Center For Family Services is pleased to announce the opening of Camden DREAMS, permanent, supportive housing for young adults in the
Camden area aging out of the New Jersey foster care system.

The Grand Opening event was held on Friday, January 25, 2008 at 2 pm and included a ribbon cutting and tour of Camden DREAMS.

View a press release on Camden DREAMS

View pictures from the Grand Opening event

Camden DREAMS helps each young adult work towards:

Developing successful permanent housing
Renewing their love for themselves and others
Experiencing healthy, productive independent living
Achieving the ability to visualize positive futures
Mastering household budgeting and responsible decision-making
Strengthening and improving communities and neighborhoods

Camden DREAMS provides young people with many opportunities. Securing an apartment creates a sense of pride and a feeling of accomplishment. Maintaining a job and earning an income builds a sense of security and encourages independence. And through the support and guidance of counselors, young adults learn to set goals, make responsible choices and develop a plan for their future.

Camden DREAMS is made possible by the support of:

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development

New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency

Monarch Housing Associates

Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders

Special Needs Housing Trust Fund

New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Agency

New Jersey Department of Children and Families

New Jersey Department of Community Affairs

Federal Home Loan Bank of New York

Corporation for Supportive Housing

City of Camden Redevelopment Agency

Cooper University Hospital

The City of Camden