Benefits · Emergency Aid
How to apply for Sussex County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination
Sussex County Board of Social Services + AAA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework
Who it's for
Sussex County emergency aid: (1) Sussex County Board of Social Services for Cash Assistance (WorkFirst NJ TANF), General Assistance, Emergency Assistance, NJ FamilyCare Medicaid (973-383-3600); (2) Sussex AAA for senior-specific case management (973-579-0555); (3) NJHCPAP + hospital FAP for healthcare safety-net; (4) NORWESCAP (Northwest New Jersey Community Action Partnership) is the LIHEAP/USF administering agency for Sussex County (4-county service area: Sussex + Warren + Morris + Hunterdon) for LIHEAP/USF; (5) Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese serving Sussex; (6) Community FoodBank of New Jersey or regional food bank; (7) NJ SHARES utility-bill assistance; (8) NJ 2-1-1 for general referrals.
Sussex: referral-coordination model.
What you'll need
- Proof of age 60+
- Proof of all household income
- Proof of Sussex County / NJ residency
- Photo identification
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 211
Renewals
as-needed
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