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.

05/26/2026

The rain couldn’t stop us from having a great time supporting homeless, pregnant women at for the 16th annual clay shoot.

05/05/2026

We’re so happy to welcome our friends from back again to help us kick off spring with some spring cleaning at the Birth Haven shelter! 🧹

We’re so grateful for their time and continued support in helping create a clean and welcoming space for the moms and babies we serve!

05/03/2026

St. Francis De Sales Church in Vernon held a beautiful Mother’s Day Tea this afternoon to benefit Birth Haven, and a wonderful time was had by all! Thank you for all of the beautiful gifts and for helping us celebrate our moms this Mother’s Day. We are so grateful for your kindness and support! 🫖 🌷

04/29/2026

Spring is a busy fundraising season for Birth Haven! 🌸We are now looking forward to our upcoming Spring Tea Luncheon, being held on Tuesday, May 19th at Canoe Brook Country Club! This year’s event features special guest speaker, Nicole Noonan, Esq., a nationally recognized leader in family law and a pioneer in the field of legal finance. We hope to see you there for an inspiring afternoon in support of the mothers and babies we serve.

Tickets available at birthhaven.org 💜
https://birthhaven.org/spring-tea-2026/

04/25/2026

Today we held our annual April Showers Luncheon, and we are so grateful to all of our attendees and sponsors for making it such a wonderful day.

The rainy weather couldn’t have been more fitting, as it reflected our April showers theme, while also reminding us of the real storms many of our residents face when they first come to our shelter. Because of your support, those storms can lead to brighter, more hopeful days ahead.

A wonderful day was had by all. A special thank you to our former resident, Kaitlyn, for sharing her courageous story with the crowd. Her words truly made an impact on everyone in the room.

Thank you for standing with us and supporting our mission! ☔️ 💜

03/27/2026

A heartfelt thank you to David Matis from Renewal by Andersen for stopping by Birth Haven today with personalized gift bags for each of our residents. These thoughtful items were collected by their Cares Committee as part of their Give Back initiative. We are so thankful for their support!

03/26/2026

A special thank you to Justin and his sister, Laina, from Kittatinny Regional High School for volunteering at Birth Haven and helping stuff over 3,000 envelopes for an upcoming bulk mailing! We’re also proud to recognize Justin as a member of the National Honor Society. We’re so grateful for their support! ✉️

03/21/2026

☔️ Join us for Birth Haven’s Annual April Showers Luncheon on Saturday, April 25th at 11 AM at Perona Farms! 🌸

Come together for a meaningful afternoon supporting mothers & babies in need. Your support truly makes a difference!

Purchase your tickets today online at https://birthhaven.org/april-showers/ ☔️ We hope to see you there!

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

Address

4 Academy Street
Newton, NJ
07860

Telephone

+19735797979

Website

http://www.BirthHaven.org/

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