Emergency Shelter | Family Promise of the Jersey Shore

1001 S Main St, West Creek, NJ 08092

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

609-994-3317

Voice

Interpretation services

English

Application process

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

Service area

Ocean 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 Pregnant Single Individuals Single Parent Families Headed by Mothers

Providing organization

Family Promise of the Jersey Shore

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