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How to apply for Middlesex County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

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

Who it's for

Middlesex County emergency aid: (1) Middlesex County Board of Social Services for Cash Assistance (WorkFirst NJ TANF), General Assistance, Emergency Assistance, NJ FamilyCare Medicaid (732-745-3500); (2) Middlesex AAA for senior-specific case management (732-745-3295); (3) NJHCPAP + hospital FAP for healthcare safety-net; (4) Puerto Rican Action Board (PRAB) + Catholic Charities of Trenton Diocese are the LIHEAP/USF administering agencies for Middlesex County for LIHEAP/USF; (5) Catholic Charities of the Diocese serving Middlesex; (6) Community FoodBank of New Jersey or regional food bank; (7) NJ SHARES utility-bill assistance; (8) NJ 2-1-1 for general referrals.

Middlesex: referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

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

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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