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.

Required documents

Application/registration forms

Hours

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

732-349-1500

Voice

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

[email protected]

Interpretation services

English, Spanish. Language Line available for other languages

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

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