Family Promise Of Essex County Inc

Prevention: 226 individuals, including 118 children received prevention assistance in 2024. Family promise of essex county (fpe) provides prevention and diversion assistance for families in financial crisis and on the verge of becoming homeless. Preventing or diverting families from entering shelter is cost-effective, better for parents and children, and an essential part of our mission. Assistance includes current and back rent, first and last month's rent and security deposits. Families work with an fpe case manager to achieve their goals for stable housing, independence, and self-sufficiency. Fpe's programming also includes services such as job training, job search and interviewing skills; seminars on workplace protocol, budget management, landlord/tenant relationships, apartment maintenance, parenting, wellness, andnutrition; and assistance with childcare and transportation options.

Emergency shelter: 24 individuals, including 15 children were given emergency shelter, food and supportive services in 2024. Family promise of essex county provides temporary shelter for families in extended-stay motel rooms and rent-subsidized apartments or single family homes that we lease through one of our interfaith hospitality partners or local community landlords. Our shelter model also includes comprehensive guidance, and referrals to find housing and jobs through case management by fpe case managers, as well as community engagement and meal and groceries deliveries through congregational partners and other volunteers.another 591 individuals received community services from family promise of essex county, outside of our core programs.