WHO WE ARE

The Father Center of New Jersey is an innovative community organization

We believe that children grow best when father figures are involved in their lives. Many fathers face challenges that prevent them from being fully engaged with their children, and we are here to support them.

165+ Years and Our Story Is Still Unfolding

Our Mission

To support men (and boys) in gaining the skills to meet and prepare for the responsibilities of fatherhood

Our Vision

To empower every father to positively impact his children and family—socially, emotionally, and economically

Our History

Several Trenton families seeking to protect vulnerable children and support families founded The Father Center of New Jersey, formerly Union Industrial Home for Children, in 1859. Serving first as an orphanage, the organization has grown to focus on improving quality of life for children by supporting the father figures in their lives. Since 1993, We have served over 30,000 participants in areas ranging from job training training and career counseling to parenting education, health and trauma support.

A Mission of Impact at the Heart of Every Family

The Father Center of New Jersey offers men the emotional, social, and economic resources to improve their lives and those of their children. From stress management training and anger management programs to adult computer classes, we support fathers in gaining the life skills to be there for their families. We believe that when fathers are empowered to be good parents, the entire community benefits.