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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Sep 23, 2018
Recovery Partner's
Sep 07, 2018
I been with Catholic Charities for 6 months started attending the Program in 2016 I graduated and they Provided me with my own Apartment fully furnished and everything I recommend this for everybody because they really help those who are in need of help or not this is for everybody and it works "YOU HAVE TO BE PATIENT DURING YOUR PROCESS"
Aug 13, 2018
Very helpful....
Aug 03, 2018
This is truly the best program that I could ever hope to have joined. Every single person that I have spoken with since I started here over a month ago has been nothing but kind helpful and informative. Not only has this program help me get off of drugs and it's also help me regain a hold on who I am my therapist is fantastic and every other person here that I speak with truly cares about me and that is how I feel honestly if you were thinking of joining this program do yourself a favor and do it take the leap of faith because I hold this program very dear to my heart now.
Jul 19, 2018
This place literally saved my life.. Whether you are suffering from the hell of addiction, struggling with mental illness, or battling both, they can help you. And if you're pregnant, or recently given birth, and addicted to opioid drugs, there is this amazing grant they are apart of that you should be eligible for.