Homelessness Prevention Program | Community Affairs and Resource Center (CARC)
Provides low income families in Monmouth County in maintaining permanent housing by providing financial support.Services include:- Assistance with current month's rent- Assistance with past due rent- Rental assistance- Security deposit- Utility assistance (gas, electric, water, oil, propane, and sewer)- Shut off noticeClients can combine assistance (i.e. rent and utility) depending on their need. Families may only be eligible for assistance once every 12 months.
Physical Address
913 Sewall Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Voice
Fax
732-502-8955
Application process
Visit the website and complete an eligibility screening form. Include the docket number for back rent assistance.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements: - Be a resident of Monmouth County - Household gross income within 125% of the poverty guidelines ($30,312 for a family of four) - Have documented emergent need - Have proof that the assistance will help the family maintain housing or utility service for at least 6 months
Agency info
Community Affairs and Resource Center (CARC)
Provides a wide variety of services to the Latino, Creole, Haitian, African-American, and Caucasian communities. CARC provides case management, translation/interpretation services, notary public, job readiness classes, employment placement assistance, rental and energy assistance, lead education, lead hazard reduction assistance in homes, advocacy and referral services. Additonal services incluse english as a second Language (ESL) classes, workshops, parenting classes, health and nutrition classes.