We are excited to announce that the Spring Lake Five Mile Run is now a supporter of Downey Side Adoption. Yesterday, I met with board member Patty Burrus, who presented us with a generous check for $5,000. We are thrilled to receive this support, which will help families transition into instant parents through the adoption […]
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BRICK – Like many parents, Jim Perone helped his daughter Selena prepare for her driving test. Like many kids, Selena chafed a bit at her father’s way of going about it. “Even with me being a new driver, he can be a back-seat driver,” the 17-year-old said. “But other than that, I’ll give him credit: […]
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Thank you to all of our volunteer committee, our sponsors and all of our supporters and attendees. Your participation in our event made it a success! Sponsors Friends of The Gala
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Dawn Rusinko, our NY/NJ Director speaks at the New Jersey Adoption Summit about Downey Side’s Mission and the children in foster care that we place into adoptive homes.
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LAVALLETTE — For more than 50 years, Downey Side Adoption has been bringing together families and older kids in the country’s foster care system. In June, the nonprofit, which has a New Jersey location in Lavallette, will be holding its Red Gala & Casino Night fundraiser to collect money which goes directly to the agency’s […]
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We are thrilled that our NY/NJ Director, Dawn Rusinko was featured in February’s 2025 edition of The Provider’s Council Newspaper. Check out the full article on page 3 by clicking here.
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Red Gala & Casino Night Fundraiser Thursday, June 19th, 6-10 PM Location: The Shore Club, 700 Route 71, Spring Lake Heights, NJ Tickets: $125 per person Come out and join the fun! Enjoy cocktails & appetizers, a buffet dinner, gift/silent auction, live music, dancing and Casino fun! To purchase tickets click here: https://forms.gle/WRN45fxo8FyvQFCXA SPONSORSHIP […]
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A winter storm added three extra hours of hazardous driving to the usual five from New York City but didn’t chill the enthusiasm at this year’s Race For Kids in Stowe, Vermont in January. It was the 24th time the Financial Communications Society hosted the event, which has raised over $3 million for three charities: […]
Help support Downey Side’s mission of finding homes for kids in foster care by purchasing a Christmas ornament. You can keep it as a keepsake or give it as a gift. Click here to purchase.
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Broadening teenagers’ horizons through extended family It’s National Adoption Month and this year the focus is on teens. Teenagers make up almost one quarter of the children in the foster care system. Many teens in foster care develop a sense of hopelessness. They see themselves aging out of the system without good prospects—and the stats […]
Thank You to Spring Lake Five Mile Run!
Community, NewsWe are excited to announce that the Spring Lake Five Mile Run is now a supporter of Downey Side Adoption. Yesterday, I met with board member Patty Burrus, who presented us with a generous check for $5,000. We are thrilled to receive this support, which will help families transition into instant parents through the adoption […]
Father’s Day- All You Need Is Love
Community, NewsBRICK – Like many parents, Jim Perone helped his daughter Selena prepare for her driving test. Like many kids, Selena chafed a bit at her father’s way of going about it. “Even with me being a new driver, he can be a back-seat driver,” the 17-year-old said. “But other than that, I’ll give him credit: […]
Our Red Gala & Casino Night Fundraiser 2025 was a Success!
Community, NewsThank you to all of our volunteer committee, our sponsors and all of our supporters and attendees. Your participation in our event made it a success! Sponsors Friends of The Gala
Downey Side at the NJ Adoption Summit 2025
Community, NewsDawn Rusinko, our NY/NJ Director speaks at the New Jersey Adoption Summit about Downey Side’s Mission and the children in foster care that we place into adoptive homes.
Downey Side Adoption connects older kids with families
Community, NewsLAVALLETTE — For more than 50 years, Downey Side Adoption has been bringing together families and older kids in the country’s foster care system. In June, the nonprofit, which has a New Jersey location in Lavallette, will be holding its Red Gala & Casino Night fundraiser to collect money which goes directly to the agency’s […]
Rusinko is dedicated to helping children find their forever home
Community, News, UncategorizedWe are thrilled that our NY/NJ Director, Dawn Rusinko was featured in February’s 2025 edition of The Provider’s Council Newspaper. Check out the full article on page 3 by clicking here.
Red Gala & Casino Night Fundraiser- June 19, 2025
CommunityRed Gala & Casino Night Fundraiser Thursday, June 19th, 6-10 PM Location: The Shore Club, 700 Route 71, Spring Lake Heights, NJ Tickets: $125 per person Come out and join the fun! Enjoy cocktails & appetizers, a buffet dinner, gift/silent auction, live music, dancing and Casino fun! To purchase tickets click here: https://forms.gle/WRN45fxo8FyvQFCXA SPONSORSHIP […]
Cold Weather. Warm Hearts
Community, NewsA winter storm added three extra hours of hazardous driving to the usual five from New York City but didn’t chill the enthusiasm at this year’s Race For Kids in Stowe, Vermont in January. It was the 24th time the Financial Communications Society hosted the event, which has raised over $3 million for three charities: […]
Support Downey Side by Purchasing a Christmas Ornament.
CommunityHelp support Downey Side’s mission of finding homes for kids in foster care by purchasing a Christmas ornament. You can keep it as a keepsake or give it as a gift. Click here to purchase.
Celebrating National Adoption Month
News, Our PerspectiveBroadening teenagers’ horizons through extended family It’s National Adoption Month and this year the focus is on teens. Teenagers make up almost one quarter of the children in the foster care system. Many teens in foster care develop a sense of hopelessness. They see themselves aging out of the system without good prospects—and the stats […]