Women And Families Ascending Association (W.A.F.A.A)

“Our mission is to strengthen families and the community through education in order to reduce isolation, build connections within and between families, and throughout the community”

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Who we are…

We are an nonprofit organization that helps families and/or individuals through various social programs.

What we do

24/7 Hotline for Support Counseling

Referrals for assistance

Children’s therapy

Crisis intervention

Career development

Court Assistance

Cultural sensitivity training

Food Pantry

Foster parent assistance

Immigration paper work

Translation assistance

Anger Management

Social service/housing/medical insurance/food stamps

Wafaa Saad has over 25 years of experience in the area of Mental Health at St. Joseph’s Hospital, working with domestic violence victims at the WAFAA house, Women Rising Shelter, Strength Our Sisters, and at the Army Hospital in Egypt Alexandria.

She is a member of the Women’s Committee at the Islamic Center in Paterson, a member of Sisters Offer Support Group, and a memeber of “We Do” as well as being an active member of the Wayne Democratic Club. She does volunteer work with the Sheriff’s department in Passaic County and with Congressman Bill Pascrell’s office in Paterson. Additionally she works with the United Arab-American Coalition.

She is a consummate professional and fights with all her might for the cause of any individual in need, irrespective of what difficulties a person is experiencing. Wafaa expeditiously assists and is able to cater to the individual’s needs. She works to make the world a better place, as she carries herself with humility and is passionate about every task she undertakes.