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DCF Hotlines and Helplines

Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN)

Mon
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
DCF Hotlines and Helplines

Family Helpline

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
Social Services
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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
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Focus Hispanic Center for Community Development, Inc.

FOCUS provides an array of services to Essex and Hudson County residents which include: -Adult basic education -Employment & training Read more...
Mon
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
DCF Hotlines and Helplines

NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid Call Center

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
City of Newark Services
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Newark Emergency Services for Families

We provide support to individuals and families through programming in six areas: emergency services, workforce development, housing, prisoner re-entry, health, 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
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Essex ResourceNet

How can ResourceNet help you? -Families can find specific recreational activities, health providers, support groups, and events in your area. 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
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sun
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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The Newark Public Library

Services: -Booklists -Children’s Programs -Interlibrary Services -Library Cards, Loan Period, and Overdue Fines -NJ Career Connections -Public Access Computers -Public Read more...
Youth Development
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Sadie Nash Leadership Project

Our programs include: Two-year Leadership Program for young women ages 14-19 including: -Summer Institute -Community Action Placement (CAP) -Summer Empowerment 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
Academic Enrichment
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Family Connections

To serve the complex needs of our communities. Services include: -Early childhood social and emotional development -Adolescent development and safety, Read more...
Mon
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed