Several Trenton families seeking to protect vulnerable children and support families founded The Father Center of New Jersey, formerly Union Industrial Home for Children, in 1859. Serving first as an orphanage, the organization has grown to focus on improving quality of life for children by supporting the father figures in their lives. Since 1993, We have served over 30,000 participants in areas ranging from job training training and career counseling to parenting education, health and trauma support.