Emergency Assistance | Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits

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·

Business Line

Website

https://wecare.essexcountynj.org/support/home

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.

What's Here

Rent Payment Assistance Water Service Payment Assistance Homelessness Prevention Programs Mortgage Payment Assistance Relocation Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance Heating Fuel Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Essex County Division of Family Assistance and Benefits

Offers an opportunity for self-sufficiency to individuals and families. This is done through economic and social service programs designed for this purpose.