"Our Mission is to provide community leadership by developing a variety of health and human developing initiatives which advance the community toward self-sufficiency, growth, empowerment, and a better quality of life. "
Social Service Programs

FOCUS offers an array of health awareness and social service programs aimed at enhancing the overall quality of life for Latinos and other Essex County residents. The emergency assistance program provides temporary relief and assistance for individuals with low and moderate income levels to restore basic human needs and encourage families to become self-supporting. An effective referral system insures that all clients are provided with some level of emergency services if and when needed.

Emergency Assistance


Limited temporary assistance is given to individuals facing an emergency or crisis. Individuals who qualify receive food vouchers, food packages, rent, and/or utility assistance. Nutritional workshops are offered to teach individuals with a limited budget how to shop for groceries to maintain a healthy diet.

For information contact:

Yamilet Torres at (973) 624-2528 ext. 133, or e-mail at ytorres@focus411.org.
Adult Protective Services


This program is to protect vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, which prevents inappropriate institutionalization and reduces unnecessary stress and dysfunction of clients and their caregivers/family.

For information contact:

1-866-903-6287 or e-mail at ovolawale@focus411.org.
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