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

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.

Categories

Heating Fuel Payment AssistanceRapid Re-Housing ProgramsHomelessness Prevention ProgramsElectric Service Payment AssistanceHomeless Permanent Supportive HousingRelocation AssistanceWater Service Payment AssistanceMortgage Payment AssistanceRent Payment AssistanceGas Service Payment AssistanceTANF Recipients

Physical Address

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

Hours

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

Voice

732-349-1500

Application process

Walk in for assessment or call for more information.

Eligibility

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

Service area

Ocean County, NJ

Agency info

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.