Who We Are

We save children’s lives and build healthy families.
Founded in 1894, The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey is a nonprofit organization that helps at-risk infants, children, youth, and families achieve their potential. We protect abused or neglected infants and children, strengthen families, and strive for stable, permanent, and loving homes. The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey gives parents the knowledge they need to help their children and themselves long after our active services have ended.

The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey is committed to ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and applying the relevant accessibility standards. For more information on accessibility within our programs, please click here.
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CHSofNJ is proud to be committed to becoming a trauma-informed agency.
The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey strives to create a safe and culturally sensitive environment that promotes and fosters self-awareness of life impacting events while providing respect, encouraging independence and instilling hope in our children, families, staff, volunteers and interns.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

CHSofNJ is dedicated to providing all patrons and students, including those who need accessible services, with a welcoming and accessible environment in which to enjoy our events. Contact Sarah Stecker (sstecker@chsofnj.org) at least two weeks in advance of an event to request assistance for accessibility needs related to disabilities. Please fill out the form below to ensure we can meet all of your needs.

Event Accessibility Assistance Form

We are here to help! Our goal is to ensure everyone can have access without barriers. Please complete the following form at least two weeks in advance of an event. Sarah Stecker, our ADA Coordinator, will contact you for follow up.
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WE HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT

CHSofNJ was speaking up on Capitol Hill about arts education, youth mental health needs, maternal child health, WIC and child welfare policy!

Three TEDI Celebration Team dance students from Trenton joined 4 Capitol Hill Visits to highlight the power of arts education and after school programming for youth. Thanks to our US House Members!

#artseducation #artsednow @afterschoolalliance @repbonnie @repandykimnj @repchrissmith @parkerpanthers

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We work hard to ensure that the at-risk babies, children and parents of our community receive the necessary resources and support to thrive!

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MEET OUR CHILDREN

Carla and Cecilia’s Story

Carla and Cecilia were always very close since they were toddlers. Then, two years ago, Carla lost her little sister, Cecilia, to a sudden illness. Cecilia was only thirteen months younger than Carla.

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Eveline’s Story

Late one night in June of 2017, Eveline was awakened by terrible pain. What began as a dull ache earlier in the evening had become sharp, excruciating pains that seemed to shoot across her lower back.

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Carrie and Mars

Carrie’s childhood was less than idyllic; her mother was manipulative and emotionally abusive, and by 16, Carrie began dating someone whose attitude and behaviors mirrored those of her mother.

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CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR PROGRAMS

HEAD START APPLICATION

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MERCER COUNTY WIC

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ADOPTION/POST ADOPTION

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CHSofNJ MEDIA

Together we make all the difference

To view more of our program and event videos visit our Vimeo account by clicking the button below

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Newsletters

2022 Spring Newsletter

2021 Spring Newsletter

2020 Fall Newsletter

2020 Summer Newsletter

2020 Winter Newsletter

Press Releases

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We see the positive results of our work every day.
Review our CHSofNJ Impact Report for a summary of recent assessments and outcomes of our services.