The New Jersey Office of Faith Based Initiatives Freedom School Project support NJ Freedom Schools certified as Children Defense Fund Freedom Schools.

NJ Freedom Schools provide educational and character-building support to K-12 students and their families by implementing an intensive academic summer program as well as continuous follow up, homework, and tutoring services throughout the academic school year.

The key components and objectives of the NJ Freedom Schools program include but are not limited to:
High-Quality Academic and Character-Building Enrichment
Parent and Family Involvement
Civic Engagement and Social Action
Intergenerational Servant Leadership Development
Nutrition, Health, and Mental Health
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy