Natalie's Library Corner Our free lending library is always growing and this month we are excited to share two new books ready to be borrowed and loved. Visit our lending library: njarch.org/library A Buffalo Out of Water written by Jeff Dunn, an adoptive dad of two boys. This heartfelt … [Read more...]

Resources for Foster Youth and Families:   embrella Foster parenting comes with both rewards and challenges, and having the right support can make all the difference. embrella, a New Jersey–based nonprofit, provides a wide range of services to help foster families feel prepared, … [Read more...]

Leaving Home Isn't Always Easy: Supporting Your Adopted Young Adult May is a time of celebrations:  caps and gowns, graduation parties, and conversations about “what’s next.” It can also be a time when parents find themselves quietly wondering and worrying: Is my young adult ready? What does the … [Read more...]

Appreciation for Foster Families and Strengthening Supports As May marks National Foster Care Month, it offers a meaningful opportunity to recognize and thank the individuals and families who open their homes and their hearts to children in need of care. Foster parents and kinship caregivers … [Read more...]

Spotlight on Adoption and Kinship Legal Guardianship (AKLG) Clinical Services Access to compassionate, effective therapy can be life-changing for families. In this newsletter, we are highlighting the meaningful work of the AKLG Clinical Services program, which supports families across New Jersey. … [Read more...]