Emergency Assistance - Elizabeth Office | Union County Division of Social Services

342 Westminster Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07207

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 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

908-558-2288

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Alternate Phone

908-677-5405

Voice·

Hot-Line

Websitehttps://ucnj.org/dhs/

Email[email protected]

Application process

Walk in for assessment or call for information.

Fees

None.

Service area

Union County, NJ

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 and some moving expenses.

What's Here

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

Providing organization

Union County Division of Social Services

Provides 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.