We currently have several amazing families waiting to be matched in our Love Box program. Our heart at New Jersey Angels is to serve every family that makes the decision to foster. Our organization and families need committed and caring volunteers to step in and be part of a community of support. Check out just a few of our awesome families below and reach out with any questions about how you can get involved!
MEET THE FAMILIES:
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Are you, or do you know, a fostering family in North New Jersey? We would love to match them with a supportive Love Box volunteer group that is committed to their success. Submit family information here and a New Jersey Angels case manager will be in touch to start the process.
Central Family #1 - Located in Mercer County, Trenton 08618 This fun loving family of 6 is fostering 1 child; a girl (2 yrs old). They have also adopted 3 children, one of whom they just adopted last fall. Mom expresses difficulty navigating the education system for one of her children who needs school support. The kids enjoy family outings at the beach, watching movies at home as a family, and visiting their favorite restaurant. The family requests some support in the form of gift cards, time, and meals.
Central Family #2: Located in Mercer County, Trenton 08618 This is an awesome kinship family of 5 with 1 child (5 yrs old) being fostered. The great aunt who shares a home with her 2 adult children and granddaughter has taken her nephew into her home without question. She has since been displaced from work by doctors due to medical conditions. The family enjoys family game night together. The child being fostered is high energy and has some developmental delays. This family is in high need of financial and emotional support.
Central Family #3: Located in Mercer County, Lawrence 08648 This amazing family of 5 has one 5-year-old girl they are fostering. They have also adopted one child and have a biological child. The family would love someone to babysit/hang-out with the kids. One child has behavioral issues and needs a lot of attention, which is difficult with two working parents and two other children in the house. Dad does a lot of house projects and Mom likes to garden. Family would love to be able to do fun family activities together, but sometimes it is expensive to buy tickets for the whole family. Family would benefit from all types of support.
SOUTH FAMILIES *Includes: Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Atlantic, Cumberland & Cape May
South Family #1: Located in Camden County Blackwood 08012 This beautiful family of five recently began their fostering journey and have one boy they are fostering. They also have two biological sons. Dad expresses a high need for emotional support as they are all experiencing these life changes together. They could also benefit from fun family activities, activities that promote learning and creative expression, hot meals, grocery deliveries, babysitting for date nights, and self-care time.
South Family #2: Located in Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township 08234 This sweet family of three is fostering 2 children, 1 boy, and 1 girl. This single mom expresses a high need for emotional support and would also appreciate having an extra hand to help with the kiddos. Mom has expressed interest in swimming lessons, soccer, and music for the kiddos, and could use financial support with the cost of these activities. The family would also benefit from encouragement (texts, notecards, etc.) self-care for mom, activities to promote learning and creative expression, babysitting, hot meals, outdoor-community-based events, and playdates with other kiddos.
South Family #3: Located in Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township 08234 This caring family of four is fostering a teenager and her two-year-old daughter. This family has expressed a high need for financial support with groceries and essential items for the household. The family would also benefit from hot meals, mentorship, gift cards for other needs, and emotional support.
South Family #4: Located in Atlantic County, Vineland 08360 This loving family of six is currently fostering a medically fragile boy. They would benefit from having extra hands, in helping to go to dinner, the park, the boardwalk, etc. The family could also use financial support with groceries and essential items for the household.
South Family #5: Located in Ocean County, Little Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08087 This supportive family of five is currently fostering two teenage siblings, one boy, and one girl. They also have a biological daughter who loves having siblings in the home and enjoys helping to provide a loving and supportive environment for everyone. The family requests support with groceries, and essential household items or by providing hot meals. Emotional support, encouragement, and mentorship would also be beneficial for the whole family.
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