Emergency Assistance - Elizabeth Office | Union County Division of Social Services

342 Westminster Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07207

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 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

908-677-5405

Voice

908-558-2288

Voice

https://ucnj.org/dhs/

[email protected]

Application process

Walk in for assessment or call for information.

Fees

None.

Service area

Union County, NJ

Description

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 and some moving expenses.

What's Here

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

Providing organization

Union 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.