Housing Assistance
This office runs programs that help prevent homelessness and assist people in moving from temporary shelters to permanent housing. It manages housing support programs like the Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP), the Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Program (Section 8), and the State Rental Assistance Program (SRAP).
Website: https://www.nj.gov/dca/dhcr/offices/housing_assistance.shtml
Phone: 609-292-4080
Affordable Housing in NJ
Offers affordable housing options for low-income families, including pregnant women. Programs include public housing and housing choice vouchers (Section 8).
Website: https://www.nj.gov/ooie/ichoose/housing.shtml
Phone: 1-855-466-3005
Emergency Assistance (EA) Program
Provides short-term housing support for low-income families, including motel placements, rent assistance, and utility bill coverage. Pregnant women are eligible under this program.
Website: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/programs/emergency/index.html
Phone: Contact your county welfare agency: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/counties/
Domestic Violence Safe Housing
Provides emergency shelter and transitional housing for women escaping domestic violence, including pregnant women. Services include counseling and legal support.
Website: https://www.nj.gov/dcf/women/domestic/
Phone: 1-855-463-6323
Catholic Charities of New Jersey
Offers housing programs and transitional living support for pregnant women, families with children, and those escaping domestic violence.
Website: https://www.catholiccharitiestrenton.org/
Phone: 1-800-360-7711
The Center for Great Expectations
Provides residential treatment and supportive housing for pregnant and parenting women dealing with substance use and mental health disorders.
Address: 19B Dellwood Ln, Somerset, NJ 08873
Website: https://www.cge-nj.org/
Phone: 732-247-7003
Agape House
Provides emergency housing and support services for single adults and families in Somerset County. They help clients transition to stable housing with personalized plans and case management. Agape House also collaborates with local schools and agencies to ensure children get the resources they need for healthy development.
Address: 122-128 E. Main Street, Somerville, NJ 08876
Phone: 908-707-9753
Life Choices Phillipsburg NJ
Offers support for pregnant women, including housing referrals, prenatal care, and parenting resources.
Address: Life Choices, 411 S Main St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Website: https://lifechoicesonline.org/
Phone: 908-454-2066