Foster and Adoptive Family Services Press Releases The latest news stories from Foster and Adoptive Family Services, the voice of foster, adoptive and kinship families in NJ, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides support, training and advocacy for caregivers, as well as privately-funded foster children programs. http://www.fafsonline.org/press-releases.html May 2012-New Jersey’s Foster and Adoptive Family Services Selected as State Foster Parent Association of the Year by the National Foster Parent Association Led by Piscataway resident Mary Engelmeyer, Volunteer Committee focuses on "loving, cherishing and nurturing" abused and neglected children http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/fafs-nfpa-state-foster-parent-association-of-the-year.pdf http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/fafs-nfpa-state-foster-parent-association-of-the-year.pdf May 2012-Middlesex County Foster and Adoptive Family Services Selected as Local Foster Parent Association of the Year by the National Foster Parent Association Award to be accepted by organization founder Sue Dondiego on June 16th http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/fafs-nfpa-state-foster-parent-association-of-the-year.pdf http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/fafs-nfpa-state-foster-parent-association-of-the-year.pdf May 2012-Janet Farrand Honored as a Finalist For The Russ Berrie Foundation Making a Difference Award 2012 New Jersey Governor's Jefferson Award winner awarded a $5,000 prize for her service to children and youth in foster care in New Jersey http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/janet-farrand-russ-berrie-awards-winner.pdf http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/janet-farrand-russ-berrie-awards-winner.pdf May 2012-Janet Farrand a Finalist For The Russ Berrie Foundation Making a Difference Award 2012 New Jersey Governor's Jefferson Award winner to be honored for her service to children and youth in foster care in New Jersey http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/janet-farrand-russ-berrie-awards.pdf http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/janet-farrand-russ-berrie-awards.pdf May 2012-Janet Farrand Receives Prestigious New Jersey State Governor's Jefferson Award Woman voted one of 2010 Female Legends of Morris County once again honored for her service to New Jersey children and youth in foster care http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/janet-farrand-governors-jefferson-awards.pdf http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/janet-farrand-governors-jefferson-awards.pdf April 2012-Outstanding NJ Foster Parents to be Honored in May Foster and Adoptive Family Services, in conjunction with the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Youth and Family Services, Once Again Celebrates National Foster Care Month with Recognition Awards http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/2012_nj_foster_adoptive_kinship_recognition_awards.pdf http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/2012_nj_foster_adoptive_kinship_recognition_awards.pdf December 2011-Theodora Komar Renamed Ambassador for Children in Foster Care Foster and Adoptive Family Services continues to give a voice to New Jersey's abused and neglected children. http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/thea-komar-renamed-ambassador-children-in-foster-care-press-release.pdf December 2011-Foster Children's Day Founder a Friend to Middlesex County Heather O'Neil partners with Foster and Adoptive Family Services to distribute special gifts to Middlesex County young people in foster care http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/foster-childrens-day-founder-friend-middlesex-county.pdf December 2011-New Jersey State Police Make Holidays Brighter for Children in Foster Care Again This Year FAFS and the PBA once again join together to bring Happy Holidays to New Jersey's children in foster care http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/holiday-toy-drive-2011.pdf December 2011-NJ Children in Foster Care Get New Shoes for the Holidays FAFS and Payless Shoesource team up for a third time to help kids in need http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/payless2011.pdf September 2011-9/11/11 Can be a Day of Community Service by Making a Difference for Those in Need: NJ Charity Walk for Children in Foster Care NJ Charity Walk honors 9/11. Community comes together for a day of service to help abused and neglected children in NJ. http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/nj-charity-walk-ocean-city-nj-september-11-2011.pdf June 2011-Janet Farrand Named Advocates for Children of New Jersey's 2011 Boskey Volunteer of the Year Award Winner FAFS Foundation President and FAFS 2nd Vice President honored for her accomplishments in improving the lives of children and families in New Jersey http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/janet_farrand_acnj.pdf May 2011-Outstanding NJ Foster Parents to be Honored in May Foster and Adoptive Family Services, in conjunction with the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Youth and Family Services, Celebrates National Foster Care Month with Recognition Awards http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/2011-nj-foster-adoptive-parent-recognition-awards.pdf March 2011 - Gov. Chris Christie Appoints Foster and Adoptive Family Services' James Chester to State of New Jersey's Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect FAFS' Director of Support Services joins groundbreaking team to ensure the well-being of children http://www.fafsonline.org/pdf/press/james_chester_njtfcan.pdf