Adoptions from the Heart
Welcome to Adoptions From The Heart! We have helped build beautiful families since 1985. As a trusted non-profit adoption agency, we work with people all across the USA and are licensed in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Virginia, and Connecticut.
Let us help you build the family you’ve been dreaming of. Adoptions from the Heart has placed over 6,000 infants and toddlers in loving homes since our founding in 1985
Services are provided to clients are adoptions without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, or limited English proficiency.
Services and information
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
New Jersey offers excellent support and services for foster parents in the state. Let's take a closer look at what's offered.
Foster Parent Training
To become a foster parent in New Jersey, you are required to attend PRIDE training. There are three major components to the training including pre-service training, core training, and advanced and specialized training. Within the three components, you will learn skills in five essential competency categories:
- Nurturing and protecting children
- Meeting the developmental needs and addressing developmental delays of children
- Supporting the relationships between families and children
- Making safe and nurturing family connections that will last a lifetime
- Working as a member of a professional team
All licensed foster parents will also have access to many additional workshops, both in-person and online. This may be through e-Learning, webinars, home correspondence courses, or support groups and meetings.
Parent Support
Foster parents receive a monthly payment starting at $716, a clothing allowance, and health care coverage for the child in their care. The amount you receive varies, depending on the child's age and specific needs.
You may also be eligible for:
- Childcare services while working or attending foster parent training
- Special needs transportation reimbursement
- Infant care items
- Essential safety gear such as car seats and bicycle helmets
- Flexible funds for child's special needs
Ratings and Reviews
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Nov 20, 2021
They have really disappointed me and my family. Failed us. There is a serious problem with the adoption system. I'm going to get some justice. Instead of keeping families together they rip them apart. Keep your baby do not give them up for adoption.
Oct 30, 2020
Can I put my brother up for adoption? I think he's adopted. THANKS!!
Jul 07, 2020
I highly recommend Chris and his agency, Adoptions From The Heart. I work for Saint Mary International Adoptions and sometimes through the adoption process, agencies have to work together to help clients meet certain criteria. Working together with Chris and his agency has been a great experience! He is professional, reliable and easy to communicate with. All of this has made the process for the adoptive parents a lot smoother.
Jan 30, 2020
Personal and professional, we are very happy with the outcome!
Jan 23, 2020
Adoptions from the Heart made our family complete. Thank you! Your hard work and patience are really amazing!