Carla and Cecilia
Carla and Cecilia were always very close since they were toddlers. Then, two years ago, Carla lost her little sister, Cecilia, to a sudden illness. Cecilia was only thirteen months younger than Carla.
Our Impact
We Make a Difference
Through the dedication of 300 employees, The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey positively impacts between 60,000 and 100,000 individuals throughout the state each year.
100,755 Lives Touched in FY 2021-2022
Community Family
& Support
84,452
Individuals Supported
Maternal
Child Health
13,015
Individuals Supported
Child
Welfare
2,127
Individuals Supported
Head Start &
Early Head Start
527
Individuals Supported
School Based Youth
Development
360
Individuals Supported
Clinical &
Behavior Health
274
Individuals Supported
Our support and prevention services are thoughtfully-designed and data-formed to support CHSofNJ’s mission since 1894: Saving Children’s Lives and Building Healthy Families
Our Stories
With continued support from donors, funders and other community partners, we are able to help families along their journey to better health and self-sufficiency. The stories below are true, however, some of the identifying details may have been changed to maintain confidentiality.
Carrie and Mars
Carrie’s childhood was less than idyllic; her mother was manipulative and emotionally abusive, and by 16, Carrie began dating someone whose attitude and behaviors mirrored those of her mother.
Eveline
Late one night in June of 2017, Eveline was awakened by terrible pain. What began as a dull ache earlier in the evening had become sharp, excruciating pains that seemed to shoot across her lower back.