LibGuides: Latinx Heritage Month: Organizations for Latinx in New Jersey

The 211 Network is comprised of community specialists who can help connect you to local resources and services--from basic needs like housing, food, transportation and health care. Call 211 or 1-877-652-1148 for help or text your zip code to 898-211 to chat.

Obtenga ayuda con necesidades básicas, emergencias o quando ayuda en tiempos difíciles Marque 2-1-1 o llama 1-877-652-1148. Texto su código postal al 898-211.

Local Latino/a/x Organizations

Latino Action Network Foundation
"Established in 2010, the Latino Action Network Foundation (LANF) is a 501c3. LANF was established as a charitable organization with the goal of uniting New Jersey's diverse Latino communities."
ASPIRA
ASPIRA, Inc. of New Jersey (ASPIRA NJ) is a private, nonprofit community-based organization founded in Newark, New Jersey in 1968 by a group of parents and community leaders distressed by the high dropout rates of Hispanic/Latinx students. ASPIRA assists parents and family's information on how to apply for food, income, employment assistance, health care and much more. Contact information: 973-484-7554, 390 Broad Street, 3rd Floor, Newark, NJ 07103, aspiraincofnj@gmail.com
HISPA
"HISPA is a New Jersey-based non-profit organization also active in Florida, New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania. HISPA was formed to engage the volunteerism of Hispanic professionals and eradicate one key reason why Hispanic students do not pursue higher education: a lack of role models."
NJ Department of Human Services Resources Guide (In Spanish)
Poder LatinX
"Our mission revolves around building the political power to create a country that represents and fights for you to defend and advance justice and democracy one vote at a time. We have seen the positive impact of our power as Latinos and are committed to moving forward with our Poder Latinx."

Child Care Assistance Programs

Child Care Subsidy Program
The state Child Care Subsidy Program can help families with low-to-moderate incomes who are working, in training or in school to pay a portion of their child care. To apply, you will need to provide proof of income, training/school hours and household size to help determine eligibility. If you want to calculate your child care eligibility and estimated co-pay amount, use this tool: https:// www.childcarenj.gov/Copay-Calculator.aspx.
Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies (CCR&R)
CCR&R have trained staff to provide information about the availability of child care services through the Child Care Subsidy Program, the different types of providers, and financial assistance available to obtain child care services. To get more information or connect to your local CCR&R, call 1-800-332-9227.
Grow NJ Kids Quality Child Care Initiative
The Grow NJ Kids Quality Child Care Initiative provides parents with information on selecting a quality provider to help them make the most of their kids’ early learning opportunities. Visit the website and use the search feature that makes it easy to find care in centers or in registered homes, as well as corresponding licensing and inspections reports and whether the program
participates in Grow NJ Kids.
NJ Parent Link
A website designed to meet the information and resource needs of expectant parents, families with young children (newborns up to children entering kindergarten) and professional stakeholders vested in the health & well-being of New Jersey’s children & families. Parenting and support resources for families with older children, school aged to young adulthood, are also available.
NJ Healthy Families-TIP Program
TIP is a home visitation program that offers
in home parenting support to expectant and new parents receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) to help improve their parenting skills. TIP creates a training plan that best suits each parent’s situation, providing them with guidance on good nutrition, available medical and childcare services, resume writing, job interview skills and more.

Northern New Jersey Organizations

Comunidad Unida Para La Rehabilitación de Adictos (CURA)
47 Lincoln Park, Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 622-3570
CURA is a drug and alcohol rehabilitation program staffed by Spanish speakers. The Newark site includes an adult residential treatment program, outpatient drug and alcohol treatment for adults, HIV/AIDS education and services, and a charter school for children in grades three through eight. The Secaucus program includes a male adolescent program, with outpatient services for youth and adults.
FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development
441-443 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
(973) 624-2528
Health center that offers care and provides bilingual training in health care fields. FOCUS also offers many services for children and youth, including summer camp programs, after-school programs, mentoring, and tutoring. Additional services for senior citizens are also provided.
Hispanic Institute for Research and Development
355 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
(201) 368-1414
Offers various courses geared towards Spanish speakers, including ESL classes, HSE (formerly known as GED) courses taught in Spanish, and computer classes in various levels of English proficiency levels.
Hispanic Multi-Purpose Services Center
911 East 23rd Street, Paterson, NJ 07504
(973) 684-3320
Relocation assistance, transitional shelter, housing, education, and employment services. There are also two other organizations at this location: Mi Casa es Su Casa (973-345-4300), a long-term care facility for seniors and disabled, and the Paterson International Preschool (973-279-9860).
Immigration and American Citizenship Organization
301 Main Street, Suite 401, Paterson, NJ 07505
(973) 472-4648
Publishes newsletters and presents seminars to the general public on issues related to immigration and immigrants. Also provides assistance with tax-related matters, teaches history and civics classes, and provides general assistance with the immigration and naturalization process.
La Casa Don Pedro
23 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104
(973) 483-2703
A community-based organization with locations throughout Newark that provides individual counseling, domestic violence support groups, and vocational programs. Also provides information and referral, and community education. The 23 Broadway location specifically focuses on youth, family, and health services.
Morris County Organization for Hispanic Affairs
95-97 Bassett Highway, Dover, NJ 07801
(973) 366-4770
Satellite office: 23 Clyde Potts Drive - Suite 105, Morristown, NJ 07960
(973) 644-4884
Satellite office: 10 High St, Butler, NJ 07405
(973) 838-3885
Butler office only open Wednesday 9-5

Provides transportation within Morris County to medical, employment, social services, and court appointments (Must call 3 days in advance: (973) 366-4770, ext. 18); assists with weatherization and home energy assistance. Also offers translation services, counseling, immigration services, and vocational programs.
Hogar Infantil Child Development center
560-566 Main Street, Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 279-4486
A child development and day care center open to all residents of Paterson, with before- and after-school programs for income-eligible families. Offer monthly workshops for parents and information and referral services as needed for families of students.
North Hudson Community Action Corporation
5301 Broadway, West New York, NJ 07093
(201) 210-0200
Provides health care services through eight Federally Qualified Health Centers and a mobile health center (Other locations: Englewood, Garfield, Hackensack, Harrison, Jersey City, North Bergen, North Hudson, and Passaic). Some areas of specialty include internal medicine, pediatrics/family health, women’s health, dental, mental health, behavioral health, and addiction services (Specialties vary by location). Also coordinates Head Start and Early Head Start programs throughout northern Hudson County and low-cost child care from bilingual caregivers.
PROCEED
1126 Dickinson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 351-7727
Satellite Office I
1122 East Grand Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908)-351-7727
Satellite Office II
120 West 7th Street, Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908)-351-7727

Services include preschool, after-school, and summer camp programs; utility assistance, transitional housing for HIV/AIDS clients, and senior citizens’ home repair; HIV/AIDS community health programs; substance abuse programs, individual counseling and support groups, domestic violence programs, and child abuse prevention; interpretation and translation; and homelessness prevention services.

Puertrriqueños Association for Community Organization (PACO)
390 Manila Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 963-8282
Provides individual and group counseling for adults, HIV prevention, housing assistance, job development and placement, immunization program, and information and referrals.
Save Latin America
138 39th Street, Union City, NJ 07087
(201) 271-7474
Focus is on education, access, and awareness. The Community Resource Center (CRC) assists Hispanics with health services, educational and employment resources, economic and business development, and politics and government. Other activities are geared towards keeping youth in school and raising awareness of certain health issues.
Wind of the Spirit
2 Green Village Rd, Madison, NJ 07940
(973) 538-2035
Interfaith organization that strives to raise awareness about immigration issues; promotes civic participation; provides information and legal assistance in the areas of wages, health care, taxes, and immigration; advocates on behalf of the immigrant community; offers training in tenants’ rights and labor law, citizenship classes, and ESL/SSL classes.

Southern New Jersey Organizations

Hispanic Family Center of Southern NJ
"The mission of the Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey is to provide the community it serves with a broad range of culturally relevant social service and advocacy programs that promote and encourage empowerment and self-sufficiency."