Healing. Stability. A path forward for New Jersey's youth.
For more than a century, Bonnie Brae has helped young people impacted by trauma build resilience, independence, and hope through comprehensive care, education, and community-based support.
Small victories. Life-changing outcomes.
Every day at Bonnie Brae, young people take meaningful steps toward healing-learning to trust, to grow, and to envision their future.
Serving youth ages 12-21 across New Jersey
Residential, clinical, educational, health and transitional living programs
Trauma-informed care
rooted in dignity, consistency,
and compassion
We empower youth and families to achieve small victories every day through comprehensive care and education.
13,000+
youth and families served across New Jersey
275+
youth and families supported annually
100+ years
of trusted service and enterprise
85%
of youth successfully graduate from our treatment programs
100%
of seniors earn a high school diploma through the Bonnie Brae Special Education Private School
81%
of youth transition to stable community living after leaving our programs
100+
homes built through our Brae Builders vocational construction program
When trauma disrupts childhood, healing must be intentional.
Bonnie Brae is New Jersey’s most comprehensive youth treatment organization, providing 24/7 residential treatment, accredited education, clinical and health services, and aftercare support. We meet young people where they are—and walk alongside them as they build skills, confidence, and stability needed for adulthood.
This work is not quick.
It is not easy.
But it is transformational.
A continuum of care that supports the whole person
From crisis stabilization to transitional living, Bonnie Brae offers a comprehensive continuum of care, empowering young people to move beyond survival toward stability and lifelong independence.
Be part of a young person's healing journey.
There are many meaningful ways to support the young people at Bonnie Brae—through philanthropy, partnership, or community engagement. Each act of generosity helps build stability, expand opportunities, and ignite hope.
Give
Your financial support provides access to trauma-informed care, education, and life-skills programming that creates lasting change
Volunteer
Share your time, talents, and compassion by supporting programs, events, and initiatives that enrich the daily life of our youth.
Partner
Corporate or community partners help expand opportunities through workforce readiness, volunteer engagement mentorship, and program support.
Advocate
Raise awareness about the needs of youth impacted by trauma and the importance of long-term, holistic care.
