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All services are listed in order by National, Statewide, Regional, County & City
Essentials (food pantries, financial assistance, household wares, vouchers, etc)
Medical
National
Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers- Directory
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- vision care- One Sight
Statewide
Statewide- free clinics- Directory
Statewide- extramural dental centers- Directory
County/City
Ocean County- prescription assistance- The Salvation Army
Paterson- medical/dental care- Eva’s Village
Housing/Shelter
National
National- Affordable Housing
National- CoAbode
National- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- Low Income Apartments
National- housing authority directory- Public Housing
National- rent assistance directory- Rent Assistance
National- search rooms to rent- Spare Room
Regional
Central New Jersey- Catholic Charities
South New Jersey- OCEAN Inc. Community Action Partnership
County/City
Atlantic City- Atlantic City Housing Authority
Atlantic City- Atlantic City Rescue Mission
Atlantic City (age limits)- Covenant House
Atlantic County- Atlantic Homeless Alliance
Atlantic County- Family Promise
Atlantic County- Jewish Family Services of Atlantic County
Atlantic County- Haven
Barnegat- Family Promise
Bayville- Housing Authority
Bricktown- Housing Authority
Camden- Anna Sample Complex
Cape May- Family Promise
East Orange- Sierra House
Edison- Ozanam Family Shelter
Elizabeth- Family Promise
Elizabeth- Raphael’s LifeHouse
Flemington- Family Promise
Glassboro- Eleanor Corbett House
Glassboro- Family Promise
Gloucester County- Family Promise
Hillside- Homefirst
Hoboken- Good Counsel Homes
Lakewood- Housing Authority
Lawrenceville- Home Front
Linwood (domestic abuse)- Avanzar
Morristown- Family Promise
Morristown- Homeless Solutions
Newark (age limits)- Covenant House
Newton- Family Promise
Ocean County- Family Promise
Ocean County- Haven
Ocean County- Interfaith Hospitality Network
Ocean County- The Salvation Army
Oxford- Family Promise
Paterson- Eva’s Village
Pennsville- Family Promise
Perth Amboy- State Street Housing
Plainfield- Homefirst
Pleasantville- Pleasantville Housing Authority
Ridgewood- Family Promise
Somerset- The Center for Great Expectations
Somerville- Agape House
Summit- Family Promise
Affordable Childcare
National
National- extended hours- Care.com
National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies
Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center
National- Mom Trusted
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- temporary or permanent- Trusting Connections
Statewide
Statewide- National Head Start Association
Regional
South New Jersey- military & first responder discounts- Kid Academy Learning Center
County/City
Absecon- 24 hours- Mrs. Barnes Play House Daycare
Egg Harbor Township- 24 hours- Tiny Hands Learning Center
Hackettstown- Catholic Charities
Hillsborough- Catholic Charities
Lawrenceville- low income- Home Front
New Brunswick- Catholic Charities
Phillipsburg- Catholic Charities
Pleasantville- 24 hours- Tiny Hands Learning Center
Ventnor City- 24 hours- Tiny Hands Learning Center
State Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Crisis Centers/Baby Items
National
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- cloth diapers- Cloth for Every Bum
National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil
National- free samples- Everyday Family
National- cloth diapers- Jake’s Diapers
National- National Diaper Bank Network
National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One
National- trade baby items/clothes- Rehash
National- cloth diapers- Share the Love
National- rewards program- Similac
National- crib alternative- The Baby Box
Statewide
Statewide- car seat programs- Child Passenger Safety
Statewide- diapers, wipes, formula- Cuddle Me Program
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Regional
Central New Jersey (by referral only)- diaper bank, formula, medical equipment rental, etc.- AECDC
Northern New Jersey- diaper bank network- Child & Family Resources
Southern New Jersey- diaper bank- Catholic Charities
Southern New Jersey- diapers, equipment, clothing, et.- South Jersey Dream Center
County/City
Burlington County- diaper bank- The Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank
Ocean City- (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material)- maternity clothes, baby supplies, baby clothing- Hope Pregnancy Center
Ocean County- diaper bank- The Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank
Toms River (refers for adoption//please read Voices and Experience before pursuing adoption material)- vouchers for diapers, wipes, and boutique items- The Open Door Pregnancy Center
Child Support
Essentials
National
National- babysitting, errands, carpooling, meal swaps, etc.- Babysitter Exchange
National- car donation program- Cars 4 Christmas
National- backpack program- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Feeding America
National- food assistance- Food Finder
National- car donation program- Free Charity Cars
National- trade clothing- Rehash
National- various assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
National- job search for moms- The Mom Project
National- various assistance- The Salvation Army
National- rideshare- Zimride
Statewide
Statewide (must be Atlantic City Electric customer)- energy assistance- ACE Helping Hands
Statewide- food bank directory- Community Food Bank of New Jersey
Statewide- energy, telephone, and water bill assistance- New Jersey SHARES
Statewide- public transit- NJ Transit
Statewide- clothing, personal care items, etc.- Your Grandmother’s Cupboard
Regional
Central New Jersey- food, clothing, basic needs, etc.- Catholic Charities
Central and South New Jersey- transit service- Jitney
South New Jersey- food pantry, emergency assistance- Catholic Charities
South New Jersey- transportation directory- Cross County Connection Transportation Management Association
South New Jersey- assists individuals at the end of welfare eligibility- Family Service Association of South Jersey
South New Jersey- energy assistance, homeless prevention, etc.- OCEAN Inc. Community Action Partnership
South New Jersey- job readiness, clothing & food assistance, household items, etc.- South Jersey Dream Center
County/City
Atlantic City- daily meals, work readiness, homeless prevention, etc.- Atlantic City Rescue Mission
Atlantic City- schoolbags, holiday assistance, food distribution- Parish of Saint Monica
Atlantic City- food pantry- St. Andrew by the Sea
Atlantic County- job training- Atlantic County Workforce
Atlantic County- rent & utility assistance, transportation assistance, food & bill assistance- Haven
Atlantic County- emergency services, food pantry, etc.- Jewish Family Services of Atlantic County
Atlantic County- holiday assistance, food assistance, daily meals, assistance vouchers, etc.- The Salvation Army
Brick Township- food pantry- New Beginnings
Brick Township- food pantry- St. Thomas Lutheran Church
Burlington County- daily meals, food pantry, holiday baskets, etc.- The Extended Hand Ministry
Flemington- eviction prevention- Family Promise
Forked River- food pantry- The Lacey Food Bank
Jackson Township- food pantry- DeBows United Methodist Church
Jackson Township- food pantry- Jackson Women of Today
Lakewood- food & clothing assistance- House of Blessing
Lawrenceville- homeless prevention, work program, food pantry, furniture assistance, free store, etc.- Home Front
Manahawkin- food pantry- Ocean Community Church
Manasquan- food pantry- Manasquan Food Pantry
Newton- rental assistance, utility assistance, etc.- Family Promise
Ocean City- clothing, food assistance- Ocean City Ecumenical Council Inc.
Ocean County- food pantry- Abundant Grace Church
Ocean County- rent & utility assistance, transportation assistance, food & bill assistance- Haven
Ocean County- daily meals, food & clothing pantry- Ocean Christian Community
Ocean County- up to 60 assistance programs- Ocean County Board of Social Services
Ocean County- food pantry- The Peoples Pantry
Ocean County- case management, food assistance- The Salvation Army
Paterson- daily food- Eva’s Kitchen
Plainfield- emergency assistance, family support services, etc.- Homefirst
Pleasantville- food pantry- Neighborly Needs Inc.
Point Pleasant Beach- food pantry- St. Gregory’s Pantry
Toms River- food pantry, clothing room- Church of Grace & Peace
Toms River- food & pet pantry- East Dover Baptist Church
Toms River- food assistance, limited financial assistance, etc.- The Hope Center
Tuckerton- food pantry- Greater Tuckerton Food Pantry
Support Groups
National
National- CoAbode
National- Meetup
National- pregnancy and post partum- My Red Tent
National- Parents Without Partners
National- Postpartum Support International
National- Single and Parenting
National- Single Mom
National- The Life of a Single Mom
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Putative Father Registry
There is no Putative Father Registry at this time.
Adoption Law/Revocation
A surrender of a child shall not be valid if taken prior to the birth of the child who is the subject of the surrender. A surrender by the birth parent of a child shall not be valid if taken within 72 hours of the birth of the child.
The surrender shall be valid and binding without regard to the age of the person executing the surrender and shall be irrevocable except at the discretion of the approved agency taking such surrender or upon order or judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction setting aside such surrender upon proof of fraud, duress or misrepresentation by the approved agency.
End An Adoption Plan
If you are looking for help in severing your relationship with an adoption facilitator:
Pay It Forward
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