Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) | Ocean County Board of Social Services
1027 Hooper Ave, Bldg 2, 2nd Fl, Toms River, NJ 08754
Eligibility
Open to families in need who have a child and reside within the County.
Required documents
Varies, call or visit agency for more information.
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
732-349-1500
Voice·
Main Phone
Websitehttps://www.njhelps.gov/
Application process
Visit local agency, call, or access website www.NJHelps.org to apply.
Fees
None.
Service area
Ocean County, NJ
Assists eligible families with temporary cash aid and support services. Includes childcare payment aid, transportation, limited work-related expenses, and family violence intervention. Requires recipients to engage in work-related activities, with child-care assistance and other support for economic self-sufficiency. Program enforces a five-year cash assistance limit.
What's Here
Providing organization
Ocean County Board of Social Services
Offers 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.