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Social Services
division of family assistance and benefits

Division of Family Assistance and Benefits- Essex County Dept. of Citizen Services

Programs: -Emergency Assistance -Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -General Assistance -Adult Medical Services and Special Services -Family Violence Program Read more...
Academic Enrichment
meequahic park

Weequahic Park Sports Authority

Weequahic Park Sports Authority provides sport instruction for tennis, boxing, soccer and flag football. The program is available to children Read more...
DCF Hotlines and Helplines

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Fund

Mondays through Fridays: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Read more...
Mon
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours
Adult Education & Training
salvation army

The Salvation Army – Newark

– Alcohol and Drug Treatment |Bible Study – Correspondence |Camping Activities |Casework Services| Character Building Programs|Clinics Services| – Community Recreation Read more...
DCF Hotlines and Helplines

Child Care Help Line

24 hours a day 7 days a week Read more...
Mon
Open 24 hours
Tue
Open 24 hours
Wed
Open 24 hours
Thu
Open 24 hours
Fri
Open 24 hours
Sat
Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours
College & Career Readiness
gateway to college

Gateway to College Essex County College

Available Programs: Gateway to College Gateway to College is geared toward those who have dropped out of high school or Read more...
DCF Hotlines and Helplines
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NJ Disaster Mental Health

8:00 am – 8:00 pm 7 days a week (Voice callers use 7-1-1 NJ Relay) Read more...
Mon
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Social Services
hetrick martin institute

Hetrick-Martin Institute: New Jersey

On-Site Counseling & Case Management Services by HMI: NJ Social Workers De Hart Community Center 120 Burnett Ave Maplewood, NJ Read more...
Mon
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
DCF Hotlines and Helplines

DCF Info Line

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday Read more...
Mon
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
Basic Needs
CFB NJ

Community FoodBank of New Jersey

To locate CFBNJ partner food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters near you: -Enter your zip code here: https://cfbnj.org/findfood/ -Select the Read more...