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
Average user rating
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Aug 12, 2019
Absolutely horrible!!! Don’t use!!!!!
Jul 31, 2019
Stop! Proceed with caution. If you are new to the adoption process, this is not the place for you! Executive director Debra Jaques and staff are abrasive, insensitive and down right unprofessional. If your looking to have a competent and rational Conversation about starting this life changing process, please heed this warning. Not sure how such terrible people could be involved in such a loving field. GOODLUCK
Oct 30, 2018
We couldn't be happier with our Family Options experience! Christina and Silvana helped us every step of the way, definitely going above and beyond the call of duty! They feel like part of our family now as well as our new little one!
Jul 17, 2017
We had an amazing experience with Family Options and highly recommend them! They placed us with our son in 2016 and we can never thank them enough for the gift of adoption! God bless you!
Jan 02, 2014
We've been working with Family Options for a while. They are a smaller agency, but with a great team. Wouldn't know of any other agency run by adoptive parents, adoptees AND birth moms.
They care about you and not the money.
Only reason for the missing 5th star, we haven't been placed yet.