New Jersey Youth Resource Spot - Adolescent Housing Hub (AHH)
(877) 652-7624
The Adolescent Housing Hub (AHH or the Hub) is a real-time database designed to assist youth with placement in a transitional or permanent housing program. AHH is managed by the Office of Housing under the Department of Children and Families. AHH services are available to eligible homeless youth, youth at risk for homelessness, and youth aging out of the child welfare system, ages 18 – 21 years. Youth may contact PerformCare at 1-877-652-7624 24 hours a day to find out about housing and supports available to help.
Transportation
Most of the programs are within walking distance of public transportation. If you are a DCF involved youth, your case worker or care manager can transport you to the program. If you are not a DCF-involved youth and you are not able to access public transportation, be sure to inform the housing program that you are in need of transportation to the program. Not all programs are able to transport youth.
WRAPAROUND EMERGENCY FUNDING
Wraparound Administrator for Monmouth County: Oaks Integrated Care - Anne Greenwood, Supervisor 609-518-5470 [email protected]
Wraparound is emergency funding for eligible young people who were in foster care at age 16 or older or in a DCF adolescent contracted housing program between the ages of 18-21. The funds can be used to pay security deposits, cover up to four months' rent, purchase linens, furniture, driving lessons, food, or other things that can help you transition to independence.• Ask your current or previous life skills, housing, embrella, or PACES providers or
• Contact the Wraparound Administrator directly Anne Greenwood, Oaks (609)518-5470
Wraparound funds can be applied for up until your 22nd birthday.
Supervised Transitional Living Program (STLP)
A licensed, supervised, time-limited housing program with supported services targeted for youth ages 18 to 21. Youth are eligible to enter the program up until age 20 ½ and can remain in the program up until their 21st birthday. Homeless and/or DCF-involved youth ages 18 to 21 are eligible.
The STLP is designed to assist youth with learning daily living and life skills, obtaining employment, furthering their education, and preparing them for independent living, reunification with family, or another permanency arrangement. The length of stay in an STLP is typically 18 to 24 months. Youth participation in program services is a mandatory requirement to maintain residency in the program.
Transitional Living Program (TLP)
A non-licensed, semi-supervised, time-limited housing program with supported services targeted for homeless and/or DCF-involved youth ages 18 to 21. Youth are eligible to enter the program up until age 20 ½ and can remain in the program up until their 21st birthday.
The program is designed to assist youth with learning daily living and life skills, obtaining employment, furthering their education, and preparing them for independent living, reunification with family, or another permanency arrangement. The length of stay in a TLP varies by program. Youth participation in program services is a mandatory requirement to maintain residency in the program.
Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
A non-licensed, permanent housing program with voluntary supported services targeted to homeless and/or DCF-involved youth ages 18 to 21. Youth must enter the program on or before their 21st birthday and are eligible to remain beyond age 21. The length of stay in a PSH program is not time-limited.
The provision of housing is not contingent on utilizing services, however there may be service requirements related to the housing subsidy utilized in the program. Youth in PSH programs have a lease or sublease. Youth/tenants pay some portion of their income toward rent, not to exceed 30 percent. Provider agencies are responsible for using appropriate and ongoing engagement strategies to all tenants, even those refusing services.
Last Updated: 01/15/25