Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Sussex County, NJ has a growing number of homeless households. Over recent years the region has seen a 25% increase in 2017 and an additional 14% increase in homelessness in 2018. NJ is the highest state in the nation for foreclosures with 1 in 605 households in some stage of the foreclosure process. Sussex County experiences the second highest level of household experiencing a foreclosure (1 in 32 households). Many county residents are living on the edge of poverty and on the brink of a housing crisis. Family Promise of Sussex County works with at-risk and homeless households to reduce the trauma of homelessness by quickly re-stabilizing families into permanent housing.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Emergency Shelter Program
Short-term lodging to families and individuals suffering immediate crises. Our case managers work closely with clients to find permanent housing and provide intensive case management to ensure ongoing security and sustainability.
Men's Day Program
Housing Specialists provide Intensive Case Management services, focusing on housing and employment needs, and clients have access to our laundry and shower facilities.
Rapid Rehousing Program
Providing financial assistance for security deposits, rent payments, moving costs, and storage facilities.
Homelessness Prevention
Providing rental assistance to families who have been served with an eviction notice.
Intensive Case Management
Provided to all clients and includes professional services such as advocacy and career counseling. Housing Specialists work with clients to develop individual service plans for achieving long-term housing stability, financial stability, and self-sufficiency.
Permanent Supportive Housing
Providing support to chronically homeless individuals who are diagnosed with a persistent and pervasive disability.
LIHEAP
FPSC will assist clients in applying for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in order to aid with utility and heating costs.
Shelter Diversion
One-time financial assistance for rent, arrears, or other needs to stabilize housing.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of low-income families housed in affordable, well-maintained units as a result of the nonprofit's efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Economically disadvantaged people, Children and youth, Families
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Average length of stay (in days)
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people, Families, Adults, Children and youth
Related Program
Emergency Shelter Program
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Number of clients served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Children and youth, Economically disadvantaged people, Families
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of households served (All Programs)
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Children and youth, Families, Economically disadvantaged people
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Percentage of Positive Outcomes in DCA: HPRP: Homeless Prevention (low income)
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Families, Children and youth, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Homelessness Prevention
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Percentage of Positive Outcomes in DCA: HPRP: Rapid Rehousing 2
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Children and youth, Economically disadvantaged people, Families
Related Program
Rapid Rehousing Program
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Percentage of Positive Outcomes in DCA: Homeless Prevention Program
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Children and youth, Families, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Homelessness Prevention
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Percentage of Positive Outcomes in HUD Rapid Rehousing Sussex County Program
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Children and youth, Families, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Rapid Rehousing Program
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Percentage of Positive Outcomes in Emergency Shelter Program
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families, Adults, Children and youth, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Emergency Shelter Program
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Percentage of Positive Outcomes in Men's Day Program
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Men, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Men's Day Program
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
Percentage of Positive Outcomes in Intensive Case Management Services
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Intensive Case Management
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Increasing
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Family Promise of Sussex County vision is that every individual and family shall have a home, a livelihood, and the chance to build a better future. The agency’s goal is to assist homeless families and individuals in accessing safe resources for temporary housing, preventing homelessness by providing rental arrears to those who may have fallen behind in rent due to a housing or family crisis, or relocating individuals to more affordable housing.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Family Promise of Sussex County provided a broad spectrum of services including emergency shelter, case management, rapid rehousing, permanent supportive housing, and homeless prevention programs. Trained, professional staff provide education, guidance, and support to clients to bring about sustainable change. The agency works collaboratively with other local service providers to create a compassionate network of care that reduces the trauma impact for those experiencing a housing crisis.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
Family Promise of Sussex County has a team of highly trained and professional staff including Bachelor and Master Level Housing Specialists and state Licensed Social Workers. The organization was founded in 1997 and has been providing services to meet the growing needs of the homeless population for over 20 years.
FPSC staff have extensive experience working with at-risk populations and supporting the needs of low-income families. The agency engages with a number of colleges and universities and hosts Bachelor and Master level Social Work student interns to further support the needs of clients in attaining housing stability while helping to train the next generation of professional staff in the field of Social Work.
Staff are trained in cultural competency and sensitivity, and work with families to meet their individual and culturally specific needs. The organization strives to move beyond cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity to embrace difference.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In 2018, Family Promise of Sussex County served 230 households impacting 504 individuals (303 adults and 201 children). The Emergency Shelter Program provided emergency housing to 14 households comprised of 19 adults and 17 children. The Men’s Day program service 36 street homeless individuals, 8 of whom were chronically homeless and 4 of whom were Veterans. Intensive Case Management was provided to 468 individuals. The Rapid Rehousing Programs employed by the agency were effective in assisting 46 households (101 individuals: 64 adults and 37 children) in re-establishing permanent stable housing. Homeless Prevention Programs assisted 16 households, (52 individuals: 31 adults and 21 children) with stopping a court ordered eviction. Our newest program, Permanent Supportive Housing, provided stable housing solutions for 10 households (13 adults and 3 children).
The agency is working collaboratively with local county and municipal officials to establish a Code Blue response and has been providing a Drop-In Day Center where street homeless individuals and those with no access to heat and electricity can come to warm up on a cold winter’s day, charge electronic devices, shower, do laundry, and meet with professional staff to address barriers to housing stability. The agency is currently fundraising to expand this program and provide overnight shelter and support options. Family Promise of Sussex County is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Donations are tax deductible (EIN 22-3496775).
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FAMILY PROMISE OF SUSSEX COUNTY INC
Board of directorsas of 01/20/2022
Mr. Joseph Young
Tom Purnell
Colleen Duffy
Derek Pivko
Gerard Cantalupo
Monica Spilsbury-Cantalupo
Colleen Guber-Decker
Mary Smith
Danielle Gyles-Zito
Pauline Josephs
Michael Vrabel
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