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

257 Cornelison Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07302

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

201-395-4626

Fax

201-420-3000

Voice

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

Languages

Spanish, English, Arabic

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

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

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.