DCP&P Waiting Children Scarlet: March 2012 Scarlet is a personable and considerate young lady with a vibrant spirit. She describes herself as funny, kind, and affectionate. She has interest in fashion, shopping, baking, and learning how to swim. Scarlet also enjoys a wide range of music, … [Read more...]
Natalie’s Library Corner- Spring 2026
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
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
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
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
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...]
Navigating the Holidays
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...]