Birth Haven

Birth Haven is an independent, non-sectarian, non-profit organization that provides shelter, support, and education for homeless, pregnant women and girls.

The agency provides a safe and nurturing environment in which to carry an unexpected pregnancy to term, while additionally helping the resident learn the tools necessary to achieve greater self-sufficiency. Individuals served by the organization include both those who intend to raise their child after delivery and those who opt for adoption placement. Most residents stay at Birth Haven throughout their pregnancy and up until 6 weeks after the baby’s birth, exceptions are made when it is in the best interest of the mother and infant. Most of the residents who come to Birth Haven are in significant crisis. Many prospective participants are already homeless or are at risk of abuse in their current living situation. For some, reunification with family or partners is possible, after personal growth is attained through the individual therapy that Birth Haven provides. While others set out on their own after the baby is born with a new found independence and valuable life skills learned during their stay.

01/13/2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Birth Haven’s beloved founder, Elizabeth “Betsy” Sutherland.

Betsy’s compassion and courage built a legacy of hope. Through her life’s work, she created refuge, dignity, and love for homeless mothers and their babies—changing countless lives forever.

We promise, as the Board of Trustees and staff, to carry Betsy’s mission forward and to honor her life every day through continued service to the women and babies she so deeply loved.

With love always,
Betsy’s Birth Haven Family

Visitation:
🕯️ Wednesday, January 14, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church
294 S. Sparta Ave, Sparta, NJ 07871

Funeral Mass:
🕯️ Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
📍 Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church
294 S. Sparta Ave, Sparta, NJ 07871

12/23/2025

“I didn’t just find a place to live at Birth Haven—I found people who believed in me.”

Because of you, moms like Jasmine receive safety, support, and the tools they need to build a future for themselves and their babies. For 40 years, donor generosity has turned fear into hope and uncertainty into confidence.
Thank you for making stories like this possible. 💛
🎥 Watch Jasmine’s story

12/19/2025

One week in—and hope is already taking root. 💛

Nikeylie shares her plans for her time at Birth Haven and the goals she’s beginning to set for her future. Stories like hers are why we celebrate 40 Years of Hope.
🎥 Watch the video

12/11/2025

On the very day she was being induced, Xena shared her Journey at Birth Haven — a place where more than 1,025 young moms have found safety, support, and hope over the last 40 years.

Your generosity makes stories like hers possible. 💛
Help the next young mom begin her journey with hope.

12/02/2025

🎁 On this Giving Tuesday, hope begins with you.

For 40 years, young mothers have walked through our doors scared, alone, and unsure of tomorrow — and because of people like you, they found safety, compassion, and a chance to rebuild.

Today, we honor that legacy.
And today, we ask you to help carry it forward.

✨ Watch the story. Feel the impact.
💛 Give today and be the hope a mother needs this season.

10/31/2025

Baby Serenity is ready for her very first Halloween! 🎃

10/06/2025

Thank You for Celebrating 40 Years of Birth Haven! 💜

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us today for our 40th Anniversary Brunch! Your support means the world to us and keeps our mission thriving.

A special thank you to Assemblyman Michael Inganamort for presenting Birth Haven with a Resolution, to our incredible clients who courageously shared their stories of resilience, and to the Sparta High School Chamber Orchestra Quartet for sharing their beautiful talent with our guests!

Here’s to 40 years of hope, strength, and community — and to many more ahead!

09/27/2025

🌧️⛳ A little rain couldn’t stop us! Thank you to all of the golfers, sponsors, and supporters who came out yesterday for Birth Haven’s 28th Annual Golf Outing. Your generosity and commitment mean so much to us and it plays a vital role in helping us continue our mission of supporting mothers and babies at our shelter.

09/15/2025

Please join us as we celebrate Birth Haven’s 40th Anniversary Brunch! 💜 For 40 years, we’ve proudly provided shelter, support, and education to homeless, pregnant women and their infants.

📅 Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025 | 🕥 10:30 AM
📍 Perona Farms, Andover, NJ

✨ RSVP by Sept. 22 ✨
👉 birthhaven-events.org/anniversary-celebration

We hope to see you there!

08/19/2025

We are so grateful to our friends at who came out today to help us with some much-needed weeding! Their hard work helps keep our grounds welcoming and beautiful, making our shelter feel more like home for the moms and babies who live here. 🏡✨ Thank you for lending a hand and spreading so much care in our community!

08/15/2025

A huge thank you to Franklin Mutual Insurance for choosing Birth Haven for your volunteer day! 💌 Your team’s time, energy, and helping hands stuffing envelopes for our upcoming golf outing mailing made a big task so much lighter. We are so grateful for your support and commitment to our mission! ⛳

08/11/2025

Birth Haven’s Summer Luau with some of our current & former residents! 🌺

Address

4 Academy Street
Newton, NJ
07860

Telephone

+19735797979

Website

http://www.BirthHaven.org/

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