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Provides short-term financial assistance and case management to individuals and families at risk of homelessness. It also helps those who are already homeless to secure stable housing by providing support for rent, utility assistance and other essential needs.

Helps people over 50 years of age plan for a successful retirement. Finds an encore career, volunteer opportunities, support groups, Princeton Public Library evening presentations.

A collaborative course through which people with diabetes gain the knowledge and skills needed to modify their behavior and successfully self-manage the disease and its related conditions. The course incorporates the needs, goals, and life experiences of the person with diabetes and is guided by evidence-based standards. DSME can be conducted on an individual and/or group basis and is facilitated by a licensed health professional.

Provides information to parents, the public, and providers about availability of child care services provided through the New Jersey's Child Care Subsidy Program and other programs for which the family may be eligible, information about the different types of providers, and financial assistance to obtain child care services.

Provides down payment and closing cost assistance, homebuyer education, and ongoing counseling to help low- and moderate-income Ocean County residents purchase their first home in partnership with county planning departments and regional lenders.

Offers a partial hospitalization program in which individuals age 18 and over who have a history of psychiatric hospitalizations or who are at risk of being hospitalized participate in a wide range of therapeutic groups. This includes programs such as group therapy, substance abuse counseling, art therapy, stress management training, medication education, and monitoring as well as life skills training in budgeting, healthcare, cooking and shopping, and vocational awareness workshops make up a busy and productive day.   

Assist low-income households in managing energy costs and maintaining safe, affordable utility service through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Universal Service Fund (USF).

LIHEAP Overview

Assists with heating and medically necessary cooling costs during designated program periods. Provides regular seasonal benefits and may offer emergency assistance for households facing shut-off or fuel shortages. Payments are typically made directly to the utility company or fuel supplier, ensuring continuity of service.Available to both homeowners and renters who meet income and residency requirements.

USF Overview

Offers monthly credits on electric and/or gas bills to reduce ongoing energy costs. Designed for households that spend a significant portion of their income on energy. Helps prevent service interruptions and promotes long-term affordability.

Provides food assistance for individuals in need. Food available through limited pickups and donations.

Provides limited financial assistance to tenants in imminent danger of eviction due to temporary financial problems. Assists the vulnerable. 

Enabling seniors, aged 60 and older, to stay home while requiring nursing facility-level care, this state program offers services like homemaker and home health care, case management, respite care, home modification, special medical equipment, and more. Eligibility criteria include ineligibility for Medicaid and Medicaid waiver programs, along with resources not exceeding $40,000 for an individual or $60,000 for a couple. Participants contribute to the cost on a sliding scale based on their income.

Provides services to individual needs, the program offers seamless access to wraparound services for wellness and recovery. After evaluation, individuals and families collaborate on treatment plans, choosing from various care levels such as Early Intervention to Outpatient Withdrawal Management. Services encompass medication-assisted treatment, outpatient withdrawal management, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), evaluation/treatment planning, psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring, individual/family/group therapy, urine drug screening tests, early intervention programs, recovery support, supportive education/employment services, family, and peer support.

Provides extensive information and referral services for seniors and their caregivers nationwide on a wide range of topics. Services included: Adult day care, Caregiver support, Elder abuse, Employment, Financial management, Health insurance, Home health aides, Home modification/accessibility, Housing, Housing options, Home repair, Housework help, In-home services, Legal resources, Long term care options, Meal delivery programs, Respite care, Supportive services, Social and volunteer opportunities and Transportation.

Provides food assistance to eligible county residents through monthly benefits issued via an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card.

Check your balance at NJFamiliesFirst.com or call 800-997-3333 to confirm your benefits are available.

Targets at addressing and anticipating the emotional and behavioral response to divorce. This program is available to families at any stage of divorce. There are children's groups, divorce support groups, individual and family therapy.

Provides free diapers and essential hygiene supplies to low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

Provides supportive services for individuals in the community. Services include: information and referral for assistive technology devices and services, advocacy, and legal representation.