Emergency Assistance - Camden | Camden County Board of Social Services

101 Woodcrest Rd, Ste 161, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003

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 - 4:30 pm

856-225-8800

Voice·

Main Phone

Websitehttps://www.camdencounty.com/service/social-services/

Email[email protected]

Application process

Walk in for an assessment. Wait time can last the entire day and there is no waiting room available. Clients should be prepared to wait outside. If the client is living with someone, they must present a notarized letter stating that they can no longer reside at their current address.

Fees

None

Service area

Camden County, NJ

Provides short‑term emergency assistance to eligible GA, TANF, or SSI recipients to address urgent needs such as shelter, utilities, food, clothing, or other essential expenses during a crisis.

What's Here

Homeless Motel Vouchers Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Homelessness Prevention Programs Electric Service Payment Assistance Water Service Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance

Providing organization

Camden County Board of Social Services

Aims to provide an opportunity for self-sufficiency to individuals and families through economic and social service programs designed for this purpose. Provides a variety of financial, medical and social services to persons and families who meet the necessary program criteria.