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Emergency Assistance - Union City Office | Hudson County Department of Family Services

Offers 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), and Rapid rehousing for TANF recipients.

Categories

Rent Payment AssistanceGas Service Payment AssistanceWater Service Payment AssistanceHeating Fuel Payment AssistanceHomelessness Prevention ProgramsTANF RecipientsElectric Service Payment AssistanceRelocation AssistanceRapid Re-Housing ProgramsMortgage Payment Assistance

Physical Address

530 48th St, 6th Fl, Union City, NJ 07087

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:15 pm

Fax

201-395-4626

Website

https://www.hcnj.us/family-services/welfare/

Application process

Walk in for assessment or call for more information.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

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

Languages

Arabic

English

Spanish

Service area

Hudson County, NJ

Agency info

Hudson County Department of Family Services

Offers a variety of financial, medical and social services to persons and families who meet the necessary program criteria. The goal of the department is to ensure that all residents have access to resources and direct services needed that are delivered professionally.