Program areas at Family Promise of the Jersey Shore
Prevention - we provide prevention in keeping families on the brink of homelessness. We pay back rent, mortgage, utilities, fixing a car repair to help the Family get to work, provide clothing, food, toiletries, and resources the Family may need.
General programs - this is all other programming that we provide that does not fit under those buckets. We provide additional case management to those in need. Supplying assistance with filling out paperwork, advocacy for individuals at the brink of homelessness, financial assistance for rent, utilities, security deposit, stabilization and diversion services, community intitiatives to include back to school supplies, clothing, food, and more.
Shelter program - we provide meals, shelter, and hospitality for homeless children and their families. We also provide a day center and programming through case management for families. the day center is equipped with laundry, kitchen, showers, computers, and playroom for families to use throughout the day. Case managers meet with families to work on financial budgeting, career development, coping techniques, and more. We cover motel costs for emergency shelter if needed and also work with families in the community in need to provide christmas, easter, back to school supplies, clothing, toiletries, food, and more.
Other programs which include graduate support, community initiatives, case management and diversion.