Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) | Monmouth County Division of Social Services

3000 Kozloski Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728

Eligibility

Open to individuals who are eligible for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance (GA).

Hours

Mon, Thurs, & Fri 8:30am - 4:30pmTue & Wed 8:30am - 8:00pm

(732) 431-6000

Voice - Main Office

732-431-7000

Voice

Application process

Eligible TANF and GA recipients will be referred to the program by a case manager. Please call for more information.

Service area

Hudson County, NJ

Description

Engages in promoting personal responsibility and self-sufficiency through work, requiring able-bodied recipients to participate in work-related activities. Participants in approved work activities under Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) are eligible to receive monthly bus passes or daily tickets for transportation. Long-term recipients also benefit from intensive case management services aimed at enhancing self-sufficiency.

What's Here

Local Bus Fare Welfare to Work Programs General Relief Applications TANF

Providing organization

Monmouth County Division of Social Services

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 persons and families who meet the necessary program criteria.