Thank you for your interest in becoming a resource parent to children and youth in state care. In New Jersey, the number of youth in foster care continues to be reduced each year due to a focus on services that strengthen and assist families to prevent abuse and neglect, and the prioritization of kinship care when out of home placement is required. However, there is still a need for dedicated, compassionate individuals to step up and join the village of support for children in need and provide a temporary home while the children’s biological parents and case workers work toward the goal of reunification.
We are seeking passionate, committed individuals and families like YOU who can provide loving guidance and support to children while their birth families work towards reunification. Your unique skills, experiences, and heart can make a profound difference in a child’s life.
*CP&P will not preclude a person from being a foster parent based solely on their culture, religion, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, affectional orientation, or marital/civil union or domestic partnership status.
If you are interested, submit an inquiry using the link below for an opportunity to speak with a resource family recruiter: Binti
If you experience any issues with completing this inquiry, please call 1-800-222-0047. There is no obligation after submitting the inquiry form.
Please note: If you are a relative or family friend looking to provide kinship care to a child who is in state care, please do not use the link above. Instead, please call 1-609-888-7055 for information on the kinship application process.
Please continue to check our website for any future updates as we continue to assess our needs.
If you have any questions about foster care services, please contact 1-877-NJ FOSTER or email njfoster@dcf.nj.gov
Office of Resource Families Main Number: 609-888-7055
