Community Resource

New Jersey Adoption Resource Clearing House ( NJ ARCH)

(973) 763-2041
South Orange

New Jersey Adoption Resource Clearing House ( NJ ARCH)

NJ ARCH is a State-Funded service that provides support to all members of the adoption constellation. Our goal is to direct people to appropriate adoption services in New Jersey. Our Resource Directory includes adoption agencies, support groups, mental health providers with experience in adoption, medical resources, special needs camps, crisis intervention, family support organizations, and more.

Warm Line
The NJ ARCH Warm Line provides information, resources, and an empathic ear. Whether you need help with adoption issues, have questions about how to start the adoption process or just had a difficult day with your adopted child(ren), you will receive a supportive reception when you call NJ ARCH. Our warm-line team members provide telephone consultation and are happy to direct you to the services you need for you or your family. Both English and Spanish-speaking representatives are available. The Warm Line is staffed 40 hours per week. Leave a message anytime and your call will be returned within one business day.

Our toll-free Warm Line number is: (877) 4ARCHNJ or (877) 427-2465

Lending Library
NJ ARCH has an extensive library of adoption and parenting books, videos, pamphlets, and articles.

Special Needs
NJ ARCH remains sensitive to families and children who have special needs related to adoption. Our resource directory, website, and library represent an ever-growing source of special needs resources.

Community Services
Family & Support Services
Payment Options
  • Free
Language Spoken
  • Spanish
Areas Served
  • State-Wide

Last Updated: 05/12/24