Foster and Adoptive Family Services
Fact Sheets

NJ Foster Adoptive & Kinship Family Support & Advocacy

Support Services Helping New Jersey
Foster Adoptive & Kinship Families

Support services remain a vital part of helping New Jersey's foster adoptive & kinship families through the challenges of being a licensed resource parent.


Who is eligible to receive FAFS' support services?

  • Prospective foster & adoptive parents and kinship caregivers as well as inquirers and applicants

  • Foster & adoptive parents and kinship caregivers who are licensed by the Department of Children and Families and the Office of Licensing

  • Those who have adopted children through the Department of Youth and Family Services

How can I access support services provided by FAFS?

You can access FAFS’ services by calling our toll-free hotline, 1.800.222.0047, Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. or by visiting FAFS’ website, www.fafsonline.org. All calls are confidential and all services are free.

Support/Advocacy Announcements

Education Stability Liaison Directory

The Education Stability Liaison Directory lists Area and Local Office liaisons and is a useful resource for parents. Click here to download the Education Stability Liaison Directory

Updated 2010 Adoption Tax Credit Information

For your reference: NACAC fact sheet on the 2011 Adoption Tax Credit (for those who finalize adoptions in 2011 or who haven't finalized an adoption but had expenses in 2010) and the current status of the Adoption Tax Credit for 2012 and 2013

Helpful Tips for Foster Parents Caring for an African-American Child

The website Chocolate Hair Vanilla Care may be helpful to those with questions concerning the care of an African-American child’s hair.

Monthly Foster Care and Subsidy Check Information!

There is now a toll free number you can use to access the most recent Monthly Foster Care and Subsidy Check information: 1-800-719-9670. When you call, you will hear a recording giving you the date of the most recent check and the date the checks were placed in the US Postal Service for mailing. You will also be instructed to dial 0 if you need further assistance; this connects you to the Office of Accounting. The check information is also posted on the Department of Children and Families’ website.