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County Sheltering Program - Essex | Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits

Provides a motel room for people who have recently tested positive for COVID-19 and need to quarantine for two weeks, provided they don't leave for the two weeks from the date they tested positive. The motel will provide breakfast to the room, and meals can be delivered.

Physical Address

321 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07103

Hours

Mon - Fri 7:45 am - 3:00 pmClosed every third Thursday of the month

Voice

973-395-8000, Ext 4

Main Phone SNAP/EBT Card

Application process

Call Sharanda Bennett for intake.

Eligibility

Must be eligible for WFNJ-Emergency Assistance or WFNJ-Immediate Need services in order to received a placement at this hotel authorized by DFAB.

Service area

Essex County, NJ

Agency info

Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits

Provide an opportunity for self-sufficiency to individuals and families through economic and social service programs designed for this purpose.