Apostles House

EMPOWER HOMELESS FAMILIES TO THRIVE AND SUCCEED.

FAMILY EMPOWERMENT: IN A NURTURING, HOMELIKE SETTING, THIS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM HELPS CLIENT FAMILIES CHANGE THEIR LIVES AND BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. TAH'S PROPRIETARY PHASES TO SUCCESS STRATEGY GUIDES EACH RESIDENT THROUGH FOUR PROGRESSIVE STAGES TOWARD SELF-RELIANCE AND RECOGNIZES MASTERY OF EACH STAGE: INDIVIDUALIZED STABILIZATION PLAN, JOB READINESS TRAINING, SELF-CARE AND PERSONAL AWARENESS, AND TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING. REQUIRED CASE MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELING, COUPLED WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, CULTIVATE CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE AND STABILITY. THE 24/7 STAFFING ENSURES SAFETY AND SECURITY FOR ALL RESIDENTS. IN 2020, FAMILY EMPOWERMENT ASSISTED 411 INDIVIDUALS ON THEIR JOURNEY TO PERMANENT HOUSING AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

TAH FOOD PANTRY: THE RECENTLY RENOVATED PANTRY SUPPLIES NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD STAPLES TO 160+ COMMUNITY MEMBERS EACH WEEK. OPERATED BY TAH STAFF AND COMMITTED VOLUNTEERS, PATRONS RECEIVE ENOUGH MEAT, MILK, CEREAL, EGGS, RICE, FRESH PRODUCE AND PACKAGED GOODS TO PREPARE THREE MEALS EACH DAY FOR A WEEK. SUPPLIES FOR BABY CARE, FEMININE HYGIENE AND OTHER NECESSITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. OPEN THREE DAYS A WEEK, PATRONS MAY VISIT AS OFTEN AS NEEDED WITHOUT REFERRAL, BUT ARE REQUIRED TO SHOW A VALID ID. THIS PROGRAM, A CRUCIAL RESOURCE TO MANY IN THE NEWARK AREA, RECEIVES DONATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NJ AND MEND, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS, SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. IN 2022, MORE THAN 8300 VISITS WERE MADE TO THE FOOD PANTRY.

TAH PARENT AIDE PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM, WHICH HAS BEEN IN PLACE FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS, EMPOWERS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN THAT ARE AT-RISK OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT TO OVERCOME THEIR DIFFICULTIES AND PROVIDE A STABLE HOME. THE PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH AND RECEIVES REFERRALS FROM NJ DCP&P. WITH THE GOAL TO STABILIZE AND SUSTAIN THE FAMILY, PARENT AIDE CASE MANAGERS MAKE REGULAR VISITS TO THE HOMES TO ASSESS LIVING CONDITIONS, DISCUSS GOALS FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN, TEACH PARENTING SKILLS, PROVIDE LINKS TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, INSURANCE, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE REMEDIATION. THEY ASSURE THAT THE FAMILY HAS FOOD AND THAT THE CHILDREN ARE ATTENDING SCHOOL. MONTHLY FOLLOW-UP VISITS ARE PROVIDED BY DCP&P AFTER A FAMILY'S CASE HAS BEEN CLOSED.