Emergency Assistance | Passaic County Board of Social Services

80 Hamilton St, Paterson, NJ 07505

Eligibility

Must be currently receiving WFNJ/TANF/GA or SSI benefits.

Required documents

Application/registration forms

Hours

Mon - Fri 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (excluding legal holidays)

973-881-0100

Voice·

Main Phone

973-881-3165

Fax·

Fax

Application process

Walk in for assessment or call for information.

Fees

None.

Service area

Passaic County, NJ

Provides emergency assistance to recipients of WFNJ/TANF/GA and SSI. Benefits include, but are not limited to, shelter and household furnishings, rental assistance, utility payments, moving expenses, and rapid rehousing for TANF recipients.

What's Here

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

Providing organization

Passaic County Board of Social Services

Offers a variety of financial, medical and social services to persons and families who meet the necessary program criteria. Services include TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), which provides financial aid to low-income families