Navigating the Holidays The holiday season can be a joyful yet emotionally complex time for adoptive and foster families. Holidays can be overwhelming for anyone, but particularly children that have experienced trauma. Children may experience mixed feelings about family gatherings, traditions, or … [Read more...]
Congratulations to this Year’s Angels in Adoption!
Congratulations to this Year’s Angels in Adoption! Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 2001 to eliminate the barriers that prevent children from being part of a safe, nurturing, and permanent family. CCAI has served as a trusted, … [Read more...]
Natalia’s Library Corner: NJ ARCH hosted its first ever Virtual Family Storytime!
NATALIA’S LIBRARY CORNER NJ ARCH Hosted Its First Ever Virtual Family Storytime! NJ ARCH is proud to have celebrated National Adoption Month in a special way this year. For three cozy evenings in November authors of children’s books read their heartfelt stories about adoption and … [Read more...]
Therapeutic Foster Care Information
Therapeutic Foster Care Information Opening your home to a child in need is one of the most powerful gifts you can give. The presence of a caring adult can mean the difference between surviving and truly thriving for youth who have experienced trauma or significant challenges. That’s the heart of … [Read more...]
Adoption Tax Credit Updates: Great News on Changes to the Adoption Tax Credit!
Adoption Tax Credit Updates: Great News on Changes to the Adoption Tax Credit! There’s exciting news for adoptive families! Congress has approved a new policy making the federal Adoption Tax Credit partially refundable — which means more families can benefit, even if their tax bill is … [Read more...]
Post-Adoption Contact Agreements
Post-Adoption Contact Agreements New Jersey is considering new legislation that could bring meaningful changes to adoption by making Post-Adoption Contact Agreements (PACAs) legally enforceable. These agreements are made between adoptive parents and birth parents to outline what type of … [Read more...]
National Adoption Month Information
National Adoption Month Information Here at NJ ARCH, we recognize National Adoption Month each November. It’s a time to celebrate families formed through adoption and a time to bring awareness to the thousands of children and teens still waiting for permanent homes. The roots of National … [Read more...]
NATALIE’S LIBRARY CORNER – May 2025
Natalie’s Library Corner Hello Readers! In this edition we are highlighting the incredible work of an adult adoptee, Angela Tucker. You Should Be Grateful written by Tucker is a deeply personal and thought-provoking memoir that chronicles her journey as a transracial adoptee in search of her … [Read more...]
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A RESOURCE (FOSTER) PARENT ?
Interested in Becoming a Resource (Foster) Parent? DCP&P is Currently Recruiting Resource Parents and Treatment Home Parents Both programs especially need parents who are: Racially/culturally sensitive, and open to accepting children from diverse backgrounds Open to caring for children … [Read more...]
MAY IS NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH
May is National Foster Care Month May is National Foster Family Month. We at NJ ARCH would like to acknowledge and offer our deepest gratitude to every single foster family! With almost 400,000 children currently in foster care across the United States, the need for compassionate and dedicated … [Read more...]