Emergency Assistance | Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits
Resource Name:Emergency Assistance | Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits
address
321 University Ave, 2nd FL, Newark, NJ 07103
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.
Required documents
Application/registration forms.
Hours
Mon - Fri 7:45 am -3:00 pm
973-395-8000, ext. 3
Voice
·Main Phone
Application process
Walk in for assessment or call for more information.
Fees
None.
Service area
Essex County, NJ
Assists recipients of WFNJ/TANF/GA and SSI. Provides emergency aid, covering expenses like moving costs, rapid rehousing, shelter, temporary rental assistance, and utility payments.