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

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

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.

Hours

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

201-420-3000

Voice

201-395-4626

Fax

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

Languages

Arabic, English, Spanish

Application process

Walk in for assessment or call for more information.

Fees

None.

Service area

Hudson County, NJ

Description

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.

What's Here

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

Providing organization

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.