Family Options
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Contact Information
1602 Lawrence Avenue
Suite 109
Ocean Township, NJ 07712
United States
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Suite 109
Ocean Township, NJ 07712
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
Whether you’re building a family or trying to make the best decision about an unplanned pregnancy – we are here with your options for adoption in NJ!
At Family Options, our mission is to provide affordable, quality adoption services that are tailored to meet each family’s needs. Founded in 1988, Family Options continues to provide compassionate support and personal care to all persons touched by adoption.
We recognize that adoption-related issues are complex, and families often need professional support and guidance. Our non-profit organization offers services during all stages of the adoption process in an effort to educate, counsel, and prepare both adoptive and birth families.
We provide a full range of services from pre-placement information and counseling to post-placement services, using traditional and innovative means. Family Options is committed to focusing on the family and developing realistic approaches to adoption.
Services and information
- Adoption
- Other
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 19, 2019
We adopted our daughter from Family Options sixteen years ago after a sad first try at the same facility. For both, we found them to be wonderful, caring, sensitive people and we still talk about our experience there with fondness and appreciation. Our daughter is still the best thing we'd ever done as a couple and the team at Family Options made it that much sweeter.
Sep 12, 2019
Family Options made our adoption process so comfortable and easy. Debra, Sharon , Christina and the whole staff there made the process as easy as possible. We had many issues during our adoption process and they stood by us 100% and helped make sure we were able to adopt our child. Even now, over 2 years later, they still will call me back if I have a query or an issue. I can't tell people enough how great this agency is and if you are looking to adopt how this is the agency you should use! Don't listen to the negative reviews here. I can vouch how great the agency is!
Aug 23, 2019
Do not waste your time, unless you want to feel belittled and awful when trying to expand your family.
Aug 21, 2019
We can’t say enough about Family Options. When we began our adoption journey, we didn’t know where to start. After meeting Sharon, we knew Family Options was the right agency for us.They were honest and forthright. We created a profile, they shot a video, and we were placed on the website for birth mothers to see. Family Options was definitely the right choice for us.
Aug 18, 2019
Best choice I have ever made for my adoption process. Debra was extremely professional and an amazing person. Highly recommend!