Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton
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Contact Information
115 West Pearl Street
Burlington, NJ 08016
United States
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Burlington, NJ 08016
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 5PM |
| Sunday | 9AM - 5PM |
We are a nonprofit agency that offers mental health, poverty reduction, and social and crisis services to individuals and families, particularly those impacted by trauma and adversity. Our professional and experienced staff employ evidence-based interventions to help people obtain their goals. Central Jersey residents, regardless of their faith, have always found Catholic Charities programs to be welcoming and compassionate.
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton, inspired by our Catholic faith and shared values, restores dignity and independence to individuals and families, especially the poor and vulnerable; through service, advocacy, and community building.
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:
- 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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Apr 20, 2023
I love going to Catholic charities they help people with mental illness and addiction. Even direct me to places that give food . They really care. If you have someone or yourself that need this type of service stop in there here to help I'm a witness and recovery person thanks to this place and the help they offer they give 2 meals breakfast and lunch.
Apr 14, 2023
They are very good and they are helping people
Feb 12, 2023
Very good
Feb 12, 2023
Always there when you need anything .
Oct 22, 2022
Its cobfusing at first when you first start but all in all i love it. Its my second experience there since Covid. Very clean and they are cautious about spreading germs and illness. And safety is a number one pryority. The best lobg term care I have had over past 23 ywars of struggling with bipolar order ptsd. Social anxiety and epilepsy and panic attacks. And tge womans space program is great. Good people counselirs and volunteers. Drs are great and The southard street facility is my favorite. Sercurity and transportation is top notch. And my peers are awesome !!