Embrella

On June 11, embrella attended the NJSFWC College District’s first meeting following new elections. Special State Project Chairwoman Kathy Marino (Shore District) joined embrella’s Director of Development, Michele Rodriguez, to present on the organization and partnership. Rowan University student and Youth Voice Council member, Khabir Matthews, shared his experience and impact, joined by his PACES Coach, Kylie Kunz.

As NJSFWC’s selected State Special Project for 2026–2028, we look forward to a meaningful two-year partnership and greatly appreciate their support with the upcoming back-to-school drive.

❤️Meet Virginie Ligot, a dedicated embrella Heart to Heart mentor who has had 7 years experience as a foster parent.

❤️Our mentors provide encouragement, guidance, and a listening ear—because they understand the unique challenges caregivers face and know how meaningful support can be.

❤️At embrella, we believe no caregiver should navigate this journey alone. Heart to Heart Mentors help make that possible.

❤️Learn more about the Heart to Heart Mentoring Program: embrella.org/heart-to-heart-mentoring-program/

🎓 Applications are open for the NJFC Scholars Program!

This program provides funding and support for students in New Jersey who have experienced foster care and are pursuing college or career training.

New and returning students must apply by July 1, 2026:
https://www.embrella.org/njfc-scholars-program/

Thank you M&T Bank for putting together 100 activity bags for kids in foster care across New Jersey 💙🎒🙌

These bags help keep children and youth engaged while they’re waiting for services or meeting a caregiver for the first time. They also make it easier to connect with service providers and bring a little comfort to what can be a stressful time.

We’re so grateful for the care and thought that went into every single bag ✨

***SOLD OUT***

📣✨ Final days to get your tickets for embrella's Designer Bag Bingo & Couture Tricky Tray! 📣✨

Purchase your tickets today: https://give.embrella.org/owp

Gather your friends, bring your favorite snacks and beverages, and join us for a fashionable night filled with designer bingo prizes, raffles, games, and surprises 👜🎟️ 🎉

With seven games of bingo, a bonus game, a couture tricky tray featuring designer prizes, and chances to win even more throughout the night, you won't want to miss it!

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026�📍 West Trenton Ballroom | West Trenton Vol. Fire Co. #1
40 W. Upper Ferry Road • Ewing, NJ 08628�🕟 Doors Open: 4:30 PM | Bingo Starts: 6:00 PM

Tickets must be purchased in advance and seating is assigned.

Purchase your tickets today: https://give.embrella.org/owp

Every ticket helps support children, youth, and families impacted by foster care across New Jersey 🩵

In New Jersey, 65% of families are reunified after out-of-home placement.

These success stories are possble because of a team effort between the child's parents, their caseworkers, and the resource parents who have stepped in to provide temporary housing. Most times, resource care is being provided by kinship caregivers who are already close to the family.

During Reunification Month we celebrate the families who are doing the hard work to heal, and the resource parents and guardians who are crucial to keeping families safe, healthy, and connected.

Happy Pride Month 🌈

A time to celebrate love, identity, and being unapologetically yourself!

We’re proud to support and uplift LGBTQ+ youth and families today and always 💙

Huge thank you to Rielle for supporting our Bag Project 💙🎒

Rielle, a junior at Northern Burlington High School, started “The Welcome Home Project” to collect donations and create care backpacks filled with essentials and comfort items for children in foster care.

She generously donated these backpacks to embrella, where they will be distributed through our Bag Project to help support children and youth in transition.

This project is especially meaningful to her as her family are resource parents and closely connected to the child welfare community.

We are so grateful for Rielle and everyone who helped make this happen 🫶🏾