Covenant House New Jersey’s FY26 Results
As the need for youth homelessness and human trafficking services continues to grow across New Jersey, Covenant House New Jersey expanded its reach and deepened its impact in Fiscal Year 2026. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, volunteers, corporate partners, and community supporters, along with the hard work and dedication of staff, more young people found safety, stability, and hope than ever before.
FY25 vs. FY26 At a Glance
| Measure | FY25 | FY26 | Change |
| Young people reached across programs and services | 2,373 | 2,663 | +12% |
| Nights of housing provided | 95,735 | 109,359 | +14% |
| Youth sleeping in a CHNJ bed each night (average) | 262 | 300 | +15% |
| Youth moved to a positive living environment | 64% | 70% | +6 points |
| Youth gained or maintained employment | 198 | 220 | +11% |
Data from FY25 CH New Jersey Impact Report and FY26 CH New Jersey Impact Report.
Meeting a Growing Need
In FY26, Covenant House New Jersey reached 2,663 young people, a 12% increase over FY25. At the same time, we provided 109,359 nights of housing, more than 13,000 additional nights of safe shelter and supportive housing compared to the previous year.
Demand for services continued to rise throughout the year, with an average of 300 youth sleeping in a Covenant House bed each night, up from 262 just one year earlier. It is also reflective of our commitment and innovation to find local offsite housing for our youth. This growth underscores both the increasing need in our communities and our increasing efforts to provide access to safe housing and caring support for as many youth as possible.
Stronger Outcomes for Young People
Beyond providing a safe place to stay, Covenant House New Jersey helps young people build lasting pathways to independence.
In FY26:
- 70% of youth moved to a positive living environment
- 220 young people gained or maintained employment
- 267 youth were supported while living in their own apartments
Youth moving into a positive living environment reached an all time high at 70% and is up from 64% in FY25.
Understanding the Youth We Serve
The young people entering our programs often face significant barriers before arriving at Covenant House New Jersey. Among youth in residential programs during FY26:
- 75% experienced mental health challenges.
- 34% were survivors of domestic violence.
- 34% entered without a high school diploma or GED.
- 32% had foster care histories.
- 32% had justice system involvement.
- 79% were unemployed at intake.
These realities highlight why comprehensive, trauma-informed care remains at the center of everything we do.
Looking Ahead
We are proud of what we accomplished in FY26. It demonstrated what is possible when a community comes together on behalf of young people facing homelessness and survivors of human trafficking. More youth were served. More nights of housing were provided. More young people found employment. And more young people achieved positive housing outcomes.
As we look toward the future, through innovation and exploration, Covenant House New Jersey remains committed to expanding access to safe housing, strengthening supportive services, and ensuring every young person who comes through our doors is met with unconditional love, absolute respect, and relentless support.
