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Emergency Assistance | Union 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

Electric Service Payment AssistanceWater Service Payment AssistanceRapid Re-Housing ProgramsMortgage Payment AssistanceRent Payment AssistanceHomelessness Prevention ProgramsGas Service Payment AssistanceHeating Fuel Payment AssistanceTANF RecipientsRelocation Assistance

Physical Address

200 W Second St, Plainfield, NJ 07060

Hours

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

Fax

908-965-2758

Application process

Walk in for assessment or call for 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

Union County Division of Social Services

Provides 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.