Emergency Shelter | Family Promise of Sussex County

19 Church St, Newton, NJ 07860

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.

Required documents

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

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

973-579-1180

Voice

[email protected]

Languages

English

Interpretation services

English

Application process

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

Fees

None.

Service area

Sussex 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

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

Providing organization

Family Promise of Sussex County

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