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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...
DCF Hotlines and Helplines

Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CBVI) Hotline

Mon
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Adult Education & Training
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Programs for Parents

Financial Assistance Many families have concerns about the affordability of child care. Our agency offers financial assistance to cover all 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
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Closed
DCF Hotlines and Helplines
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NJ 2-1-1

You are encouraged to dial “2-1-1” 24 hours a day, seven days a week if you need help in understanding Read more...
Mon
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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
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

Children’s System of Care

24 hours a day 7 days a week Read more...
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DCF Hotlines and Helplines
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NJ Self Help Group Clearinghouse

24 hours a day 7 days a week Read more...
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Adult Education & Training
shani baraka womens resource center

Shani Baraka Women’s Resource Center

The SBWRC is a mult-faceted agency that primarily focuses on Women in Crisis. Domestic Violence, Job Development and Homelessness are Read more...
DCF Hotlines and Helplines

Family Helpline

24 hours a day 7 days a week Read more...
Mon
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Tue
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Wed
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Fri
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Open 24 hours
Sun
Open 24 hours