Creates a safety net for those families and individuals who exhausted their five-year time limit on welfare (Work First New Jersey [WFNJ]) and do not meet the criteria for an exemption to the time limit.

Provides families who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services. Services may include child care payment assistance, transportation services, work-related expenses (limited), and family violence intervention.

Offers specialized classes and support groups geared towards a wide array of topics.Services include:- Civics for residency preparation- English as a second language classes: provides beginner, intermediate, and advance classes.- Financial literacy workshops- Health and nutrition classes- Practical skills classes- Spanish for English speaking professionals

Provides families who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services.Services may include:-child care payment assistance-transportation services-work-related expenses (limited)-family violence intervention

Assists individuals and couples without children who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services.

Provides individuals and couples without children who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services.

Provides individuals and couples without children who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services.

Provides individuals and couples without children who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services.

Promoting economic self-sufficiency, the SAIF Program aims to reduce welfare dependency for individuals receiving benefits for over 48 months, impacting 750 people annually. Offering services to those facing barriers to self-sufficiency, the program employs a holistic approach addressing homelessness, recovery, and mental health. It features an Intensive Case Management and outreach component, with referrals from the Essex County Division of Training and Employment. Services include comprehensive assessments, literacy testing, case management, Individual Service Plans, social service coordination, career counseling, and advocacy.

Aims to promote personal responsiblity and self-suffficiency through work. Able-bodied recipients are required to participate in a work related activity.All WFNJ recipients who are participating in an approved work activity are eligible to receive monthly bus passes or daily tickets in order to get to their activity site. Long-term recipients are also provided with intensive case management services to assist clients in becoming more self-sufficent.

Provides individuals and couples without children who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services. Also includes Transitional and Readjustment Services (to former offender leaving correctional facilities and returning to Mercer County).

Promotes personal responsibility and self-sufficiency through work, requiring able-bodied recipients to engage in work-related activities. Participants in approved work activities under Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) are eligible to receive monthly bus passes or daily tickets for transportation. Long-term recipients also benefit from intensive case management services aimed at enhancing self-sufficiency.

Provides families who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services. Services may include: - Child care payment assistance - Transportation services - Work-related expenses (limited) - Family violence intervention

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Provides families who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services. Services may include: -Child care payment assistance -Transportation services -Work-related expenses (limited) -Family violence intervention

Provides individuals and couples without children who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services.

Equips disadvantaged and disabled individuals for the workforce by offering assistance in interviewing skills, resume and cover letter design, job search, job sampling, soft skills, light computer training, and transportation training. Provides ongoing long-term support post-employment.

Offers specialized classes and support groups geared towards a wide array of topics.Services include:- Civics for residency preparation- English as a second language classes: provides beginner, intermediate, and advance classes.- Financial literacy workshops- Health and nutrition classes- Practical skills classes- Spanish for English speaking professionals

Supports Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance (GA) clients with job readiness and search efforts, mandating volunteer work for those unable to secure employment. TANF clients receive childcare during activities, and childcare plus Medicaid Extension are provided for the first two years of employment. Participation in this employment program is mandatory for all TANF and GA clients.

Provides families who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services. Services may include: - Child care payment assistance - Transportation services - Work-related expenses (limited) - Family violence intervention

Provides families who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services.Services may include:- Child care payment assistance- Transportation services- Work-related expenses (limited)- Family violence intervention

Provides individuals and couples without children who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services.

Provides individuals and couples without children who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services.

Provides individuals and couples without children who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services.

Creates a safety net for those families and individuals who exhausted their five-year time limit on welfare (Work First New Jersey [WFNJ]) and do not meet the criteria for an exemption to the time limit.