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Provides families of individuals who are developmentally disabled with special needs with supportive services that enable that family to continue to maintain the consumer in the home. Must be approved for the program by the Division of Developmental Disabilities.     

Offers an Angel Tree program for the Christmas season. Families who live in Perth Amboy or the surrounding area, can come and sign up their children to receive a toy for the holidays.   

A collaborative course through which people with diabetes gain the knowledge and skills needed to modify their behavior and successfully self-manage the disease and its related conditions. The course incorporates the needs, goals, and life experiences of the person with diabetes and is guided by evidence-based standards. DSME can be conducted on an individual and/or group basis and is facilitated by a licensed health professional. 

Provides food assistance through a food pantry for individuals in the community.

Supports recovery while allowing individuals to maintain responsibilities at work, home, or in the community. Offers flexible scheduling, peer support, transportation, and many more services. 

Offers home-based education and care for pregnant (pre-natal) and new (post-natal) parents. Available in pregnancy and through the child's 5th birthday.    

Provides financial assistance and support services. The program is for families who have been granted asylum by the United States Government from political or religious persecution. 

Assists older adults with emergencies. This includes: lack of heat, electricity, gas, or water; need for medical examinations or medications; transportation; security deposit or small household repairs; and air conditioning units.

Provides an evidence-based lifestyle change program for preventing type 2 diabetes. These year-long classes help participants make real lifestyle changes such as eating healthier, including physical activity into their daily lives, and improving problem-solving and coping skills.

Provides nutritious meals and various social and recreational activities through social centers.

Supports local Kinship caregivers by helping them access essential services such as family support groups, Medicaid, and legal assistance. The program offers financial aid and subsidies based on income and legal guardianship status, along with ongoing guidance for Kinship Legal Guardianship to ensure caregivers receive the resources and support they need.

Assists applicants with various benefits including retirement, disability, survivors, SSI, and Medicare. Applicants should apply for retirement benefits at least 3 months before retiring, and disability payments are for those with severe impairments hindering work or leading to death. Eligibility for disability under SSI depends on work history and financial resources. A replacement Social Security card can also be obtained in-office. Check the website for online services.

Provides emergency home repairs for low to moderate income homeowners who cannot afford such repairs. Types of repairs/modifications include restoring heat in freezing temperatures, fixing leaking roofs, and building wheelchair ramps for physically impaired individuals.

Provides goal-oriented and individualized support focused on improved self sufficiency for the client through assessment, planning, linkages, advocacy, coordination, and monitoring activities. Services include: referral, intake, career planning, job preparation, job site support, and ongoing support services.