Our Transitional Housing Program moves families from Homelessness into a safe, stable home for a period of 12 months. Families also receive support services necessary to stabilize the family and assist them to move into permanent housing with the necessary skills to live independently. Homefirst also offers safe transitional homes for families affected by domestic violence. For more information call (908) 753-4002 ext. 11.
Permanent Supportive Housing is available to serve families and individuals who are living with a disability and who are also homeless. Those who live in these housing units are offered case management and a full array of support services. For more information please call (908) 755-2054.
For families and individuals who are seeking affordable housing we offer Permanent
Housing. These safe and affordable units are currently small in number but will be growing in the upcoming years. For more information please call (908) 755-2054.
The Homefirst Family Success Center is a community-based, family-centered neighborhood gathering place where any community resident can go for family support, information, and services. The purpose of our Family Success Center is to enrich the lives of children and adults by making families and neighborhoods stronger. Please call (908) 753-4002 ext. 26 for more information.
The Homefirst Organic Community Garden Program supplies clients and neighbors with the opportunity to obtain fresh, organic, local produce. Children and adult volunteers learn hands on the impact they can have on the environment and enjoy the fruits of their labor, while working to maintain the gardens.
Case Management is the infrastructure for delivering effective services that will facilitate positive growth and development in people and the achievement of personal goals. Individualized case management ensures clients work to find solutions to their particular obstacles. Case managers assist individuals in filing for appropriate government assistance, obtaining job skills, acquiring a stable housing solution and increasing self-determination.
Homefirst provides additional social services to individuals and families that offer support and enrichment activities. Rental and Utility assistance is offered to our community (908) 753-4001 x 16. Services for people living with HIV/AIDS are also available at Homefirst (908) 755-2054. These vital programs and services help ensure overall success by facilitating and building self-sufficiency skills, community, and a stronger sense of well being.
How You Can Help:
Outreach and Education: Homelessness and poverty are tragic issues that impact our society both directly and indirectly. Homefirst provides informational presentations and educational forums to youth and adult groups on these subjects and explains how our organization is working to combat homelessness in our community. For more information on raising awareness or make a financial contribution to Homefirst, please contact the Development and Public Relations Department. (908) 753-4001 x 20
Volunteer Services: Do you have skills, abilities and a little time that you would like to share? Homefirst offers a variety of volunteer activities for individuals and groups. Become a partner with Homefirst to build a better future for people living in poverty. For more information on ways to get involved, please contact the Volunteer Programs Office. (908) 753-4001 x 12
Homefirst provides these services both in the home and at our headquarters:
Homefirst, Interfaith Housing and Family Services
905 Watchung Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
Phone: 908-753-4001
Fax: 908-756-1125
