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Central (Sept. - Oct. 2010):
Ocean,Monmouth,Burlington,Mercer
Metro (Sept. - Oct. 2010):
Union,Middlesex,Somerset,Essex
Northern (Sept. - Oct. 2010):
Morris,Sussex,Passaic,Warren,
Hunterdon,Hudson,Bergen
Southern (Sept. - Oct. 2010):
Atlantic,CapeMay,Camden,
Cumberland,Gloucester ,Salem
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Important Reminder for Resource Parents from DYFS:
For their safety, you are NOT permitted to post pictures of your children in foster care placement on social media networks, i.e. Facebook.
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LICENSED NJ RESOURCE PARENTS, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:
You need in-service training hours to maintain your license. DYFS will be citing anyone who is not in compliance. To learn more about FAFS’ training opportunities, please go to www.fafsonline.org/Training.html
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The Tommy Vitale Memorial Foundation NJ Charity Raffle
Don’t miss your chance to win a great prize and help a good cause; buy a ticket for The Tommy Vitale Memorial Foundation NJ Charity Raffle! Prizes include a Panasonic 46’ Plasma Viera HDTV and a Panasonic Blu-Ray Disc Home Theatre System.
Tickets are $5.00 each, or purchase a book of 5 tickets for $20.00 for a $5.00 savings total. The drawing will take place, Saturday, October 2, 2010.
A portion of the proceeds of this NJ charity raffle will go towards The Tommy Vitale Opportunity Grant, awarded annually by FAFS and the Tommy Vitale Memorial Foundation to a youth aging out of foster care to help him/her succeed in his/her life goals, whether through education or through independent living.
To purchase your NJ charity raffle tickets, please visit The Tommy Vitale Memorial Foundation website to print out and complete the order form. Instructions for payment are on the form. Mail your NJ charity raffle ticket request to: The Tommy Vitale Memorial Foundation; 82 King’s Highway; Long Valley, NJ 07853. For more information, please call 908.852.2095.
On behalf of FAFS and the Tommy Vitale Memorial Foundation, thank you and good luck!
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Every Child Matters...
Every Child Matters, along with the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies NACCRRA), and Voices for America's Children, have just released a new report, State Budget Cuts: America's Kids Pay the Price. The document urges the federal government to expand children's programs that will create new jobs while providing long-term benefits for children.To view the report, click here: Every Child Matters
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Announcements
NJ Charity Walk for Children in Foster Care — Join FAFS and the FAFS Foundation at our upcoming NJ walking events.
In Fall 2010, you are invited to join us as we walk for our children and families. Please visit FAFS Foundation to learn more about our upcoming NJ walks for charity that support FAFS’ programs for children in foster care. You can also register to walk as a “virtual walker” (don’t actually have to walk) at any of our three NJ charity walk sites. Please join us in Fall 2010 as we raise funds and awareness regarding foster care.
NJ Family Care/ Free or Low-Cost Health Insurance.
The Association for Children of New Jersey has created a flyer to help inform parents about Family Care Insurance, please click here:
2010 Family Care Flyer
NJ's 20th annual "Let's Talk Adoption" Conference
Let's Talk Adoption Conference is being held on Saturday, November6, 2010 at Rutgers University, Busch Campus Center, Piscataway, NJ 08854; please click below:; or check out our Calendar of Events.
Let's Talk Adoption
Free Workshop
The Adopted Child’s Journey: Questions Along the Way, please click here:
The Adopted Child’s Journey:
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Please download the newest version of flash player here
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to provide support, training and advocacy to meet the special needs of foster, adoptive and kinship families, who provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for children in foster care.
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FAFS selected as State Project by the NJ State Federation of Women’s Clubs – Junior Membership
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FAFS Partners With United Way: FAFS is able to receive donations through United Way. You can donate to FAFS by either listing our name -Foster and Adoptive Family Services or use our United Way number- 715170.
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FAFS is pleased to team up once again with Payless Shoesource® to make the holidays brighter for New Jersey children in foster care. Click the Payless logo for more information; press release.
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In case of inclement weather, please call your local volunteer committee chairperson or call FAFS at 1.800.222.0047 to see if the meeting/training is still being held.
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