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.
Mountain Lakes Club 1st Annual Golf Outing
June 14, 2012 - June 14, 2012
At the Knoll Country Club Benefiting Roots & Wings and The Arc of Morris.
11:30 AM Lunch at the Knoll
1:00 PM Shot Gun Start
6:30 PM Dinner and Awards at the Mountain Lakes Club
Fee is $160 for a Single & $600 for a Foursome, Fee for a Hole Sponsorship is $300
If interested in participating in this event or being a sponsor, please call Linda at the MLC 973.334.4610 Ext. 10 or email lpalatini@mountainlakesclub.com
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