Emergency Assistance - North Plainfield | Somerset County Board 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

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

Physical Address

391-D Somerset St, North Plainfield, NJ 07060

Website

https://www.socialservices.co.somerset.nj.us/emergency.htm

Application process

Walk in for assessment or call for more information.It is encouraged that anyone looking for immediate shelter assistance for the night/weekend should call after 6:00pm.

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

Somerset County Board of Social Services

Provides a variety of financial, medical and social services to persons and families who meet the necessary program criteria.