From the Music Room to the Courtroom: CHNJ Youth Bring Mock Trial to Life
At Covenant House New Jersey (CHNJ), we create individualized programs that empower young people experiencing homelessness and survivors of human trafficking. Every young person who comes through our doors begins with the essentials: food, shelter, safety, and stability. From there, our goal is to provide high-quality services that help them build the skills and confidence […]
Be the Love: How Volunteering Builds Confidence and Connection
Twice each week, Covenant House New Jersey volunteer Dave Hamre drives from Morris County to the Newark Youth Engagement Center to teach art, lead study hall and, often, simply listen. What he brings is practical support, consistency and encouragement. What he receives, he says, is something just as meaningful: love. A husband, father of two […]
At Covenant House New Jersey, we provide immediate support to youth facing homelessness—including food, shelter, and essential services such as physical and mental healthcare, education support, financial literacy, and legal assistance. Our goal is to empower young people to build stable, independent futures. In FY25, 64% of our youth transitioned to a positive living environment—an […]
More than the Matches: CHNJ’s Mission During the World Cup (Part 2)
As the World Cup approaches, Covenant House New Jersey (CHNJ) has been busily preparing for it. Not with soccer skills, nor betting pools, nor watch parties – we’ve been focused on one of our core areas of our work – serving victims of human trafficking. Here is Part 2 of our Q&A with Daniella Capone. LSW who is our Coordinator of Human Trafficking Victim Services. Daniella has […]
More than the Matches: CHNJ’s Mission During the World Cup
As the World Cup approaches, Covenant House New Jersey (CHNJ) has been busily preparing for it. Not with soccer skills, nor betting pools, nor watch parties – we’ve been focused on one of our core areas of our work – serving victims of human trafficking. Here is Part 1 of our Q&A with Daniella Capone. LSW who is our Coordinator of Human Trafficking Victim Services. Daniella has […]
A Story of Strength, Motherhood, and Hope This Mother’s Day, meet “Z” as we honor the strength, love, and sacrifices of mothers everywhere. We are especially grateful to our donors who help make new beginnings possible for young moms facing homelessness. Because of your support, programs like Raphael’s Life House—Covenant House New Jersey’s specialized home for […]
Covenant House NJ Named to the Victims’ Rights Council On April 20th, Jennifer Davenport, Attorney General of New Jersey, announced Attorney General Directive 2026-02 establishing the Attorney General’s Victims’ Rights Council (VRC). The VRC will be overseen by the Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance. Based on our work to date with victims and our engagement with the Attorney General, we are pleased to report that Covenant […]
A New Path to Safety and Justice for Young Survivors of Human Trafficking
Covenant House New Jersey and the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General Launch the STAR Program Too many young people who have survived human trafficking first come into contact with help through handcuffs instead of compassion. Arrested for low‑level offenses connected to poverty, homelessness, substance use, or mental health challenges, they are often seen only through the lens […]
Covenant House New Jersey CEO Julia Einbond urged Senate lawmakers to treat child vulnerability — not just criminal exploitation — as the central crisis. Covenant House New Jersey (CHNJ) has been serving youth facing homelessness since 1989. While there are many reasons why youth face homelessness, human trafficking is often one of those intersecting reasons. 10 to 20% of the youth we serve have […]
