General Assistance (WorkFirst NJ)

Located in Dover, NJ, WorkFirst NJ (WFNJ) offers essential emergency assistance to individuals and families facing urgent financial challenges. Our commitment is to provide immediate support that includes vital food assistance, clothing, shelter resources, and household furnishings. We also offer temporary rental help, back rent or mortgage payments, and utility coverage to ensure that basic needs are met. Transportation aid is available for those searching for housing, along with moving expense support. While our emergency financial assistance is typically available for up to 12 months, we understand that hardships vary and extensions may be granted when necessary. If you have recently lost a job after being employed for at least 20 weeks, you may also qualify for state unemployment benefits, with welfare alternatives available when those benefits conclude. At WFNJ, we strive to empower our clients during difficult times, ensuring that no one faces these challenges alone.