Catholic Charities, Diocese of Camden, Inc

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Contact Information

1845 Haddon Avenue
Camden, NJ 08103
United States

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DayHours
Monday 8:30 AM-4 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM-4 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM-4 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM-4 PM
Friday 8:30 AM-4 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

The Diocese of Camden serves Catholics living in Atlantic, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties. The Diocese serves the South Jersey community through faith, education, and social services.

There are 62 parishes in the six counties comprising the Diocese. Bishop Dennis Sullivan, the eighth bishop of Camden, was installed on Feb. 12, 2013.

The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run into it and are safe. The presence and witness of vowed religion in the Diocese of Camden is essential to the faith-life and mission of the Church.  As a Diocese, we welcome each religion and extend our deep respect and appreciation for the gift of her consecrated life, the charism of her congregation, and her ministry among us.


Services and information

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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:

  1. Nurturing and protecting children
  2. Meeting the developmental needs and addressing developmental delays of children
  3. Supporting the relationships between families and children
  4. Making safe and nurturing family connections that will last a lifetime
  5. 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

Average user rating

4.0 / 5
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Sue Gates
Sep 11, 2023

So very Understanding. Kind, Compassionate! Help or not, They will handle with the greatest Care!
📍 Easiest Directions, Get on RT 30 Until you can't go straight anymore, Make Left on Haddon Ave, You've Arrived. Sounds long, but Not!
Handicap Parking Next to Front Door on Haddon. But also another Parking Area!

Rating: 5

Donald Brown
Aug 30, 2023

If you had to ask for help from this organization, I am sure you had a positive result bc the people that work here really try all they can to help. If not they will advise where you can get help. Thank you!!

Rating: 5

Nick DiMartino
Aug 01, 2023

This is a very friendly, giving, and Godly place to go to for help.

Rating: 5

Shani Schlegel
Feb 06, 2023

Sylvia is Fabulous!! I am so grateful and appreciative for they do !!

Rating: 5

Janis Birchfield
Jan 10, 2023

The staff are very nice and helpful. My appointments don't take long and my worker, Carla, is so awesome.

Rating: 5