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How to apply for Burlington County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Burlington County Board of Social Services + AAA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework

Who it's for

Burlington County emergency aid: (1) Burlington County Board of Social Services for Cash Assistance (WorkFirst NJ TANF), General Assistance, Emergency Assistance, NJ FamilyCare Medicaid (609-261-1000); (2) Burlington AAA for senior-specific case management (609-265-5069); (3) NJHCPAP + hospital FAP for healthcare safety-net; (4) Burlington County Community Action Program (BCAP) is the LIHEAP/USF administering agency for Burlington County for LIHEAP/USF; (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Camden (serving all of South Jersey); (6) Food Bank of South Jersey (Pennsauken); (7) NJ SHARES utility-bill assistance; (8) NJ 2-1-1 for general referrals.

Burlington: referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+
Proof of all household income
Proof of Burlington County / NJ residency
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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