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Emergency Assistance | Sussex County Division 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

Gas Service Payment AssistanceRent Payment AssistanceElectric Service Payment AssistanceWater Service Payment AssistanceHeating Fuel Payment AssistanceMortgage Payment AssistanceTANF RecipientsHomelessness Prevention ProgramsRapid Re-Housing ProgramsRelocation Assistance

Physical Address

83 Spring St, Newton, NJ 07860

Fax

973-383-3627

Application process

Walk in for assessment or call for more information.

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

Sussex County Division of Social Services

Provides a variety of financial, medical and social services to persons and families who meet the necessary program criteria.