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. 

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 Types	Free

Last Updated: 04/26/24