Mission Statement

Roots & Wings provides young adults who age out of the foster care system in New Jersey with safe housing, educational support, counseling, and life skills in order to empower them toward self-sufficiency.

Quick Facts

Former foster youth are at high risk of homelessness, joblessness, illness, incarceration, dependency on welfare, early childbearing, and sexual and physical victimization.

ROOTS & WINGS MADE A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE. THANK YOU.

I HAVE MY OWN APARTMENT NOW, AND I FINALLY FEEL SAFE.

I HAVE PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE IN ME NOW AND CARE ABOUT MY FUTURE.

ROOTS & WINGS HELPED ME LEARN HOW TO LOVE AND BE LOVED.

ROOTS & WINGS HAS INSPIRED ME TO HELP OTHER FORMER FOSTER KIDS.

ROOTS & WINGS ENABLED ME TO COMPLETE MY EDUCATION.

MAY IS NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH. VOLUNTEER OR GIVE TODAY.

I FINALLY HAVE ADULTS IN MY LIFE THAT I CAN TRUST AND COUNT ON.

Our Award-Winning Video

Please take a few minutes to view our Ava Gold Award-winning video: Imagine… a difference for aged-out foster youth.

Happy Holiday Shopping from Roots & Wings

November 21, 2011 - December 24, 2011

Roots & Wings is excited to announce our clients' holiday wish list, as well as three unique fundraisers sure to help you get into the holiday spirit. Support our clients this holiday season by granting their holiday wishes or by shopping at one of our retail partners below and you'll be able to do your holiday shopping, decorate your home, AND help out some very deserving young people! Already bought all the presents on your list? Reward yourself with great finds from our partners: Score great clothes at » Learn More

    11.07.2011

    Roots & Wings Hosts Benefit for Former Foster Children in New Jersey

    Sixth Annual OKTOBERFEST raises more than $200,000Dedicated to helping reduce the plight of New Jersey’s former foster children, the Morris County­-based Roots...

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    10.24.2011

    Oktoberfest fun has its serious side in helping Roots & Wings

    The Oktoberfest celebration by Roots & Wings may be about fun with its German biergarten, dinner, entertainment, and live and silent auctions, but the annual fundraiser that...

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