Servicios Sociales

We believe everyone in our community should have access to the services they need. Our Multi Services Center (MSC) aims to take care of any community, family, or individual need not formally addressed by our programs. Middlesex County residents receive a wide array of services including: advocacy and orientation on supportive services and entitlement programs, assistance with healthcare access, employment services, and food assistance from our pantry. They may also be referred to one of our partners for services including free eye exams, legal assistance, rental assistance, and wage recovery among many others. 

Carmelo J. Cintrón Vivas
Manager, CSBG/Multi Services
(732) 828-4510
ccintron@prab.org

 

MSC helps individuals and families access and use community resources

Low and moderate-income Middlesex County residents meet with MSC Representatives in English and Spanish to assess their unique needs and the best ways to address those needs. They review information about community supportive services, entitlement programs, access to healthcare, housing education, child support, court motions, etc. They also participate in educational activities or counseling sessions to secure appropriate community resources. Some resources are provided in-house by PRAB programs, partnering organizations, and other community service providers; others come through referrals to other external providers.

Participants also may access a food pantry on a first come, first serve basis. Through MSC’s Our Children Project, women may participate in an informal self-help group for women.

 

Outreach helps individuals and families learn about community resources

Low and moderate-income Middlesex County residents receive information on community resources from an Outreach Representative. Resources include PRAB services and those of other relevant community service providers. Outreach locations include municipal offices, libraries, senior centers, adult day care centers, community & health fairs, and public events. Outreach sessions are available in English and/or Spanish.

 

MSC/Outreach increases accessibility to needed community resources

MSC and Outreach Representatives meet with other community agencies and service providers to learn about their services, and establish an appropriate referral system for use by participating individuals and families. They maintain a comprehensive inventory of community services, and regularly add to the existing linkages and referrals. In turn, individuals and families may access more community resources via educational activities or counseling sessions both at PRAB’s Service Access Center and at the providers’ own program spaces.

 

To receive SAC/Outreach Services you must:

• Reside in Middlesex County (and other parts of Central New Jersey)
• Visit our headquarters at 90 Jersey Avenue
• Register at the Welcome desk and then be served by an available representative
• (off-site) Attend an Outreach event/intake session to obtain PRAB resources, and apply directly for some PRAB services

 

For community agencies and service providers to partner with SAC/Outreach, you must:

• Contact the Multi-Service Center/Outreach Manager to provide info on your services
• Schedule a date or dates to offer your resources on-site at the Service Access Center

Central New Jersey individual and families receive education and counseling on immigration matters, including education workshops, completion of petitions and/or applications for immigration benefits, and civics education for Limited English Proficient individuals.

Yessimar Santos
Coordinator,
Boaz Immigration & Counseling Program
90 Jersey Avenue
(732) 828-4510

 

Boaz educates individuals and families on immigration benefits

Central New Jersey individual and families receive individual counseling, and participate in education workshops, to gain knowledge regarding current immigration policies and benefits available to them. They may meet with our accredited Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) Accredited Representative to assess their unique needs and learn what their individual options are for immigration benefits.

 

Boaz helps individuals and families gain immigration benefits

Central New Jersey individual and families receive assistance with filing petitions and/or applications for immigration benefits. They attend legal clinics and/or meet individually with our accredited Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) Accredited Representative until they gain their benefits.

 

Boaz helps Limited English Proficient individuals pass the Citizenship Test

Limited English Proficient individuals attend ESL classes to increase their knowledge of civics. They also learn about the citizenship test, where they take a pre-test and other practice tests in preparation for the official citizenship test.

 

To receive Boaz services, you must:

• Reside in Central Jersey
• Schedule an appointment with our BIA Accredited staff, or visit us during Immigration Clinic Days on Wednesdays from 9am to 6pm

 

To apply for a fee waiver or reduced fees for a citizenship application, you must:

• Meet household income guidelines set by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

ENLACE Senior Citizens Project (Elderly, Networking, Linkages, Advocacy, Community Engagement)

 

Julie Jerome, FDC
Coordinator,
ENLACE Senior Citizen Project
90 Jersey Avenue
(732) 828-4510
jjerome@prab.org

 

W.A.V.E – Working together Against Violence to Empower

Hospital Violence Intervention Program (HVIP)

 

Dean Hameda, LSW/MSW
Director
Youth Services & Mental Health
(732) 828-4510
Dhameda@prab.org