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Emergency Assistance | Atlantic County Department of Family and Community Development

Provides emergency assistance to recipients of WFNJ/TANF/GA and SSI. Benefits include, but are not limited to:- Shelter and household furnishings- Temporary rental assistance or housing costs- Utility payments (such as heat, water, and electric)- Moving expenses (security deposit or first month's rent)- Rapid rehousing for TANF recipients

Categories

Heating Fuel Payment AssistanceRent Payment AssistanceMortgage Payment AssistanceRapid Re-Housing ProgramsWater Service Payment AssistanceTANF RecipientsGas Service Payment AssistanceRelocation AssistanceElectric Service Payment AssistanceHomelessness Prevention Programs

Physical Address

1333 Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Voice

609-348-3001 ext. 2818

Website

https://www.atlantic-county.org/family-community-development/emergency-assistance.asp

Application process

Walk in for assessment or call for more information.

Eligibility

Applicants must be currently receiving WFNJ/TANF/GA or SSI benefits. For the Rapid Rehousing program, open to self-sufficient TANF families who are currently homeless.

Agency info

Atlantic County Department of Family and Community Development

Provides an opportunity for self-sufficiency to individuals and families through economic and social service programs designed for this purpose. The County Boards of Social Services provide a variety of financial, medical and social services to individuals and families who meet the necessary program criteria.