A community based program that has a dual objective:

1. To motivate DYFS foster family youth, ages 8—17 to become active in their community.

2.    To provide respite for the foster parents/guardians.

 Positive Encounters is comprised of a team that coordinates weekly age appropriate activities that demonstrate:

· Personal accountability skills

· Problem solving skills

· Prevocational skills

· Team building skills

· Leadership skills

For additional program information, contact:

Stacey Seigel - Program Director
856.767.5757 (Ext. 374) 

Fran Goldstein - Program Coordinator
856.767.5757 (Ext. 376)      

Positive Encounter children enjoying an

opportunity to meet the Philly Phanatic

at the “Walk for NAAR.”

Cooper River, NJ