Volunteers of America provides high-quality, innovative services for disadvantaged and disconnected children and youth. Our programs provide a continuum of care and support for young people through prevention, early intervention, crisis intervention, and long-term services. 

Group  Home
Alpha House Group Home (formerly in Jersey City) is located in Plainfield, NJ.  This program is for male youth ages 15-19.  This program is for youth with emotional, social, physical, and/or behavioral needs who do not require a more restrictive facility for their own protection or that of others. Youth in this program MUST have CMO involvement. DCP&P can also be involved in their case. Youth should be registered on Youthlink through Performcare. For more information on this program, please call Clinical Specialist, Raquel Jones, LAC, at 732-827-2466.

Treatment Home 
Wayne Treatment Home is located in Wayne, NJ. Nia Treatment Home is located in Woodland Park, NJ. These programs are for youth ages 11-17 (dependent upon the eldest youth in programming at the time of referral). The treatment home serves 5 adolescent males who are capable of community living, but who need a small group environment and intensive supervision by staff members in order to ameliorate emotional, social, and/or behavioral difficulties. Youth in this program MUST have CMO involvement. DCP&P can also be involved in their case. Youth should be registered on Youthlink through Performcare. For more information on this program, please call Clinical Specialist, Raquel Jones, LAC, at 732-827-2466.

Parenting Skills Education Program
Provides in-home support and training to foster and adoptive parents. This 16-week program teaches parenting skills and techniques to deal with a multitude of behavioral problems.  It is designed to be a proactive tool that will avoid disruption of placement and offer the children and families a sense of stability. This program can provide services in Bergen, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren counties. Bilingual staff is available. For more information on this program, please call Program Manager, Yvette Durrett, LCSW, at 732-827-2443.

Parent Enrichment and Childrearing Education (PEACE)
Provides support and training to families through in-home visits in Passaic County. Bilingual licensed clinicians help struggling families remain intact. The ultimate goal of the PEACE Program is to increase healthy positive parenting practices, prevent child maltreatment occurrence or recurrence, and increase safety, permanency, and well-being. For more information on this program, please call Program Manager, Yvette Durrett, LCSW, at 732-827-2443.

Respite Shelter Program
Our shelter provides housing for youth ages 12-17. The youth can remain in the program for 30 days. The staff works closely with DCP&P to ensure that each child moves into a stable, long-term living environment. For more information about this program, please call Youth Care Supervisor, Tyessia Bryant, at 201-333-4824.

Independent Living Program
Consists of four programs in New Jersey for youth ages 17-21 who are aging out of foster care. These youth live in supervised apartments with a roommate and staff teach them the skills needed to live on their own (accepting male and female referrals)

• Synergy I is located in Elmwood Park, NJ
• Synergy II is located in Union, NJ
• Synergy III is located in Jersey City, NJ
• Independent Living is located in Jersey City, NJ

Step-Up Supportive Housing Program
A supportive housing program for youth ages 19-21 provides a welcoming and safe environment located in Orange, NJ. Each resident must be employed for at least 25 hours per week and is required to contribute 30% of their salary towards their service fee. This provides practical budgeting experience for life beyond foster care. (accepting referrals)

For more information on Independent Living Programs or Supportive Housing Programs, please call Clinical Specialist, Raquel Jones LAC at 732-827-2466.

   *For the Independent Living Programs and Step-Up, please ensure the youth is registered on the Adolescent Housing Hub through Performcare ((877) 652-7624  (option # 4)).

 

Age Groups	Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Emergency Shelter / Housing / Warming Center Housing / Shelter Supportive Housing Family & Support Services Family Support Parenting & Caregiving
Areas Served	Bergen County Passaic County

Last Updated: 04/23/24