Interfaith Family Services of Ocean County is a non-profit, interfaith ministry committed to providing shelter, meals, and assistance to homeless families. Our well-trained volunteers reach out with compassion and acceptance, providing help, hope, and a safe haven for our guests while they seek permanent employment and affordable housing. We increase community awareness and advocate responsible solutions to homelessness.

• We provide our guest families with 24-hour shelter.
• Area churches and synagogues provide overnight accommodation on their premises, as well as a place for dinner and breakfast. 
• Network guests often form valuable and beneficial friendships with congregation members and have discovered community resources, employment leads, and housing opportunities through interactions with volunteers.
• During the day, guests work with staff to set priorities and take the steps necessary to gain self-sufficiency.
• In addition to shelter, IHN provides guest families with comprehensive case management, education, and training in life skills, parenting, financial management, counseling, and other services as needed.
• Services are tailored to the family's individual needs. 
• IHN often continues to provide services to families after they have left the program. 

Eligibility	Our facilities are limited to 14 people and were designed for families with children. We define family broadly: a minimum of 1 parent or guardian with a child under the age of 18.
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Housing / Shelter Education Adult Education / Literacy Employment / Training Job Training Spiritual / Cultural Spiritual / Faith-Based Services
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Family Conflict & Distress
Treatment Services	In-Community Services Mentoring
Payment Options	Free

Last Updated: 04/26/24