Strengthening Our Families & Children

Mission

CARE 4 Kids envisions a New Jersey where all children can fulfill their potential. We are building a relationship bridge that connects local agencies, churches, community organizations, businesses, and individuals to provide resources to under-resourced children/families. Strong, stable families empower children to fulfil their potential.

Problem & Opportunity

In 2023, 98,655 reports of child abuse/neglect were made to Child Protective Services in New Jersey.1 Research shows that there is a strong link between poverty and income reduction in families and child abuse and neglect.2 What if there was a way to identify and assist families who need support before they break apart?

1 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 2024.

2 Cooper et al., 2022, Nuffield Foundation.

Our Program

CARE 4 Kids serves as a bridge that connects resources to under-resourced children. Service providers for at-risk youth list their requirements on the CarePortal platform, which are then fulfilled by committed local entities—including churches, businesses, and individuals—ensuring both immediate assistance and a more secure future for these children.

Current Impact

We currently serve about 25 at-risk children and families each month, providing basic needs such as backpacks, jackets, and shoes. Additionally, through our educational programs, support groups, and skill-building activities, we reach and train an additional 100 children and families monthly.

Ways to CARE 4 Kids

Requesting Agency

Enrolled, approved, and trained to submit agency-vetted requests through CarePortal.

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Church

Serves as the coordinator for needs delivery, receiving requests from agencies, and collecting resources from community responders.

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Community Sponsor

Funds CARE 4 Kids projects and roles aimed at strengthening local families, offsets CarePortal fees for agencies/non-profits.

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Community Champion

Organizations, schools, and businesses can help meet specific requests of their choosing by partnering with specially trained churches.

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Community Responder

Create an account on CarePortal to see, follow, and contribute to fulfilling requests.

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We have the right volunteer opportunity for you!

We rely on our incredible CARE Team volunteers to serve our guests through a variety of CARE Center programs and would love to help you get connected to a serving role that fits your gifts and interests.

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