Emergency Shelter | Family Promise of Essex County

60 South Fullerton Avenue, Montclair, NJ 07042

Eligibility

Displaced parent(s) or guardian(s) with children, and late-term pregnant women. Applicants must be physically and mentally stable, with no recent history of serious criminal activity. Applicants must be also working or seeking work. Background checks and drug testing is required of all applicants.

Required documents

Driver's license, ID, photo ID, proof of homelessness, Social Security card/number, state ID.

Hours

Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

973-746-1400

Voice

https://www.fpessexnj.org/

Languages

English

Interpretation services

English

Application process

A screening and application process is required. Call or send an email for more information.

Service area

Essex County, NJ

Description

Offers temporary shelter through hotel placement to working families with dependent children who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing. Families are stabilized while they address barriers to independent living. Families who are receiving government assistance (TANF, SSI, SSD, or have a housing voucher) are ineligible.

What's Here

Community Shelters Single Parent Families Headed by Mothers Single Parent Families Headed by Fathers Pregnant Single Individuals Two Parent Families

Providing organization

Family Promise of Essex County

Offers shelter and meals; works with families to overcome barriers to self-sufficiency. Advocates for local affordable housing solutions.