Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Passaic County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination
Passaic County Board of Social Services + AAA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework
Who it's for
Passaic County emergency aid: (1) Passaic County Board of Social Services for Cash Assistance (WorkFirst NJ TANF), General Assistance, Emergency Assistance, NJ FamilyCare Medicaid (973-881-0100); (2) Passaic AAA for senior-specific case management (973-569-4060); (3) NJHCPAP + hospital FAP for healthcare safety-net; (4) Passaic County Office of Community Services (NORWESCAP partner) + Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Paterson coordinate LIHEAP delivery for Passaic County for LIHEAP/USF; (5) Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese serving Passaic; (6) Community FoodBank of New Jersey or regional food bank; (7) NJ SHARES utility-bill assistance; (8) NJ 2-1-1 for general referrals.
Passaic: referral-coordination model.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Passaic County / NJ residency
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 211
Renewals
as-needed
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Find my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.