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Emergency Assistance | Salem County Board of Social Services

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

Rapid Re-Housing ProgramsRelocation AssistanceHeating Fuel Payment AssistanceGas Service Payment AssistanceElectric Service Payment AssistanceRent Payment AssistanceHomelessness Prevention ProgramsWater Service Payment AssistanceMortgage Payment AssistanceTANF Recipients

Physical Address

147 S Virginia Ave, Penns Grove, NJ 08069

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fax

856-351-0432

Website

https://www.scbssnj.org/emergency-assistance

Application process

Call or visit website for more information. Walk in for an assessment.

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.

Agency info

Salem County Board of Social Services

It is the mission and the responsibility of the Salem County Board of Social Services to provide 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.