Infant Foster Care

Frequently Asked Questions By Birth Parents

1. Who can use CHS of NJ’s Infant Foster Care Services?
   CHS of NJ cares for infants and toddlers on a temporary basis while birth parents receive counseling from a CHS of NJ Birth Parent counselor. Temporary care services are provided when birth parents are unsure about whether or not they can care for their child, need services until they can care for their child, and/or are considering placing their child with relatives or with an adoptive family.
2. Is there any costs for these services?
   There is no fee for these services. All services to birth parents are FREE and Confidential. While being cared for by CHS of NJ, we will provide everything your child needs, such as clothing, formula, food, toys, medical care. There is no fee for any of these services.
3. Who will care for my child if I use these services?
   CHS of NJ thoroughly evaluates, trains, and supervises all of the families who care for infants and toddlers. Your child will be cared for by an experienced, loving, and caring family in a private home. Many of our foster families have helped CHS of NJ provide these services for 5 to over 30 years. Families do not care for more than 2 children at any given time and our foster mothers stay at home full time with the children they care for. Our foster families and the children they care for receive supervision and supportive services from our Foster Care Workers.
4. Can I meet my child’s foster family?
   You can meet your child’s foster family, if you choose to do so. They will tell you about your child’s growth and development, and answer your questions. You can also choose not to meet your child’s foster family.
5. Can I visit my child while he or she is cared for by a foster family?
   You can visit your child and take photographs of him or her, even if you are considering placing your child with an adoptive family. Your counselor will help you make a visitation plan, if you choose to visit. If you are considering parenting your child, visitation is important for your child and for you.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT CHS OF NJ, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK AT 1-800-247-6365.

SEE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS UNDER BIRTH PARENT SERVICES FOR MORE INFORMATION.

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