Emergency Assistance | Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits

321 University Ave, 2nd FL, Newark, NJ 07103

Eligibility

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

Required documents

Application/registration forms

Hours

Mon - Fri 7:45 am -3:00 pm

973-395-8000, Ext 3

Voice - Emergency Assistance

https://wecare.essexcountynj.org/support/home

Interpretation services

English, Spanish

Application process

Walk in for assessment or call for more information.

Service area

Essex County, NJ

Description

Assisting recipients of WFNJ/TANF/GA and SSI, the program provides emergency aid, covering expenses like moving costs, rapid rehousing, shelter, temporary rental assistance, and utility payments.

What's Here

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

Providing organization

Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits

Provides an opportunity for self-sufficiency to individuals and families through economic and social service programs designed for this purpose.