Off Campus NJ Adoption Resource Clearing House76 South Orange Ave.South Orange, NJ 07079Phone: (877) 427-2465 HotlineEmail: brall@njarch.orgwww.njarch.orgHours: Website24 hours, chat rooms Weds 4-5pm and 9-10pm, Warmline 9-5 Mon-Fri, Tues 5-8pm, Weds 5-8pm, Sat 10:30-3:30pmArea Served: New JerseyFees Charged: None NJ ARCH is a State-Funded service that provides support to all individuals concerned with adoption. The organization's goal is to direct people to appropriate adoption services in New Jersey. DYFS/Pregnancy Counseling/Adoption Resource22 Mill StreetPaterson, NJ 07501Phone: (973) 742-0063 Paterson office, (800) 392-2658 For public useHours: 9 am - 5 pm, Mon - FriArea Served: Morris CountyEligibility: Unwed mothers meeting agency criteria Services include counseling and exploring various options prior to and following the birth of the child. Placement and financial assistance are provided when needed. Jewish Family Service/Adoption Services256 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 104Florham Park, NJ 07932-1212Phone: (973) 765-9050Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Mon - Thu; 8:30 am - 4 pm, FriArea Served: Morris, Essex, Sussex, and part of Union CountyEligibility: Services aimed primarily at the Jewish Community but open to the larger community.Fees Charged: Licensed by state of NJ to do home study evaluation for adoption and post placement supervision. Offers information groups to learn about adoption; counseling and consultation to new families; support groups for infertile couples, couples awaiting adoption, and children who have been adopted. Also offers birth parent services and post-placement supervision. National Adoption Center1500 Walnut Street, Suite 701Philadelphia, PA 19102Phone: (800) 862-3678 (800)-TO-ADOPTEmail: nac@adopt.orgwww.adopt.orgHours: 9 am - 5 pm, Mon - Fri; voice mail, after hoursArea Served: All Areas Expands adoption opportunities for children with special needs and children from minority cultures. Special needs children include those who are older or brothers/sisters who need homes together. Many have emotional, mental, or physical disabilities.
