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

200 W Second St, Plainfield, NJ 07060

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

Registration forms

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

908-558-2288

Voice·

Alternate Phone

908-677-5405

Voice·

Main Phone

Website

https://ucnj.org/dhs/

Email

[email protected]

Application process

Walk in for assessment or call.

Fees

None

Service area

Union 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

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