Emergency Assistance | Atlantic County Department of Family and Community Development

1333 Atlantic Ave, 1st Fl, Atlantic City, NJ 08401

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.

Required documents

Application/registration forms.

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

609-348-3001

Voice

609-343-2374

Fax

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

Interpretation services

English

Application process

Walk in for assessment or call for more information.

Fees

None.

Service area

Atlantic County, NJ

Description

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 and Utility payments (such as heat, water, and electric).

What's Here

Homelessness Prevention Programs Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Relocation Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance Water Service Payment Assistance TANF Recipients Mortgage Payment Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance Rapid Re-Housing Programs

Providing organization

Atlantic County Department of Family and Community Development

Offers 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.