Catholic Charities, Diocese of Trenton

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Contact Information

115 West Pearl Street
Burlington, NJ 08016
United States
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DayHours
Monday9AM - 5PM
Tuesday9AM - 5PM
Wednesday9AM - 5PM
Thursday9AM - 5PM
Friday9AM - 5PM
Saturday9AM - 5PM
Sunday9AM - 5PM

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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:

  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

4.3 / 5
Rating breakdown
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Kenny Folkes
Feb 17, 2020

Helpful with pse&g

Rating: 5
Marlene Castillo
Dec 18, 2019

Good

Rating: 5
denise cruser
Dec 08, 2019

Enjoy the groups and people here

Rating: 5
Diva Status
Nov 29, 2019

I love Catholic Charities because their Woman's Group is the bomb. My counselor Barbara is friendly,caring and she understands her clients.

Rating: 5
mystic prince
Sep 03, 2019

They could help more people instead of just the homeless or mentally unstable should try to help all people in general looking for assistance or help

Rating: 3