If you're wondering how to make a difference in the lives of children in foster care, or foster youth aging out of care, supporting FAFS' privately-funded foster children programs is a great way to start.

Foster and Adoptive Family Services' NJ foster children programs give foster kids & youth the opportunity to live happier and more productive lives, allowing them to become self-sufficient adults. All of FAFS' programs for foster children receive no financial support from the State or Federal Government; they can only be offered through the generosity of caring people like you. FAFS' Foster Children Programs include:

Private Scholarships & Grants for Foster Youth & Youth Adopted from Foster Care in NJ

NJ Foster Youth Scholarships & Grants

FAFS' private scholarships & grants for foster youth and youth adopted from foster care in New Jersey provide young men and women with:

• Opportunities to pursue their educational and vocational goals
• Means to purchase necessities for independent living, such as bedding and dishes for a first apartment


• Chances to become successful and self-sufficient adults

Fostering Wishes For Children - Grants for Foster Children

Wish Grants for NJ Foster Children

FAFS' Fostering Wishes for Children program grants wishes for foster children for the "little extras" in life that, often times, the State and foster parents are unable to provide due to financial constraints. One $75 mini-grant is available per foster child in NJ each year. Fostering Wishes for Children:

• Promotes foster children's feelings of belonging by allowing them to take part in class trips, proms, etc.
• Provides opportunities to develop talents that build self-esteem, such as art and music lessons
• Allows NJ foster children to develop physical fitness,team-building and leadership skills through participation in sports

Summer Camp Scholarships for NJ Children in Foster Care

Summer camp scholarships for NJ foster children

FAFS' summer camp scholarships for foster children in New Jersey provide kids with an enriching week-long sleep away camp experience. With activities such as swimming, canoeing, painting and more, the encouraging environment of camp:

• Boosts foster children's self-esteem
• Promotes positive social interaction
• Develops team-building and leadership skills that last long after summer is done

A Holiday Celebration for Every Child

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