Our programs aim to help youth lead healthy, productive and meaningful lives, focusing on five core objectives:

Our programs promote self-sufficiency and independence and enhance residents’ ability to function in their communities.

To support our young people develop both the skills and personal characteristics that will empower them to live independently

To provide education, services, and referrals via our community partners that help our young people maintain employment and explore career options

To provide wrap-around services that will provide them with mental health, substance and medical services.

To supply program participants with money management and budgeting skills

To assist our young people in the development of healthy, meaningful and supportive relationships

VICTIMS OF CRIMES ACT (VOCA)

In 2018, under the Victims of Crimes Act (VOCA), and with the help of community partners, Elaine, launched, LGBTQ SAFE Zone, a supportive services program funded by the New Jersey Office of the State Attorney General, which provides social services for victims of sexual crimes, who identify as LGBTQI. Through integrated solutions, RAIN offers educational & financial responsibility resources, as well as wraparound services to include substance abuse, mental health counseling, drug testing, and group sessions; all under the framework of trauma-informed care. Through LGBTQ Safe Zone, Elaine aims to accomplish the mission of RAIN by assisting young LGBTQ adults with devising and executing individual service plans to enable them to develop healthy relationships, access vocational training, as well as secure employment and stable housing.

We are providing a solution to LGBT homelessness among our adolescents.

By providing housing and an array of detailed, relevant and responsive services we can start to help them transition and heal from any past or present situations and open up a world of opportunities that will enable them to develop sustainable skills and live productive lives.

By collaborative & supportive partnering with local and national community organizations, we can strengthen our commitment and creditability to our young people.

By continuing to invest in them, we help in reducing their long-term need and dependence and enhance their ability to grow into strong, focused, well-rounded members of the community.