Emergency Assistance (EA) | Ocean County Board of Social Services

1027 Hooper Ave, Bldg 2, 2nd Fl, Toms River, NJ 08754

Eligibility

Open to applicants must be currently receiving WFNJ/TANF/GA or SSI benefits.

Hours

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

732-349-1500

Voice

https://co.ocean.nj.us/socialservices/frmIncomeAssistancePrograms.aspx

[email protected]

Application process

Walk in for assessment or call for more information.

Service area

Ocean County, NJ

Description

Provides emergency assistance to WFNJ/TANF/GA and SSI recipients, addressing essential needs such as shelter, household furnishings, temporary rental aid, utility payments (e.g., heat, water, electricity), moving expenses (e.g., security deposit or first month's rent), and rapid rehousing support for TANF recipients.

What's Here

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

Providing organization

Ocean County Board 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.