Board and Care Unit - Services for residents in boarding homes and licensed health care facilities.

The Board and Care staff monitors residential health care facilities and licensed boarding homes for regulatory compliance. Board and Care staff places Atlantic County residents who qualify for Board and Care and provides social and protective services to all residents in boarding homes.
PHONE (609) 348-3001 ext. 2814.

Child Support - Child support enforcement services for TANF recipients.

This service locates non-custodial parents and establishes paternity and/or secures court orders for child support and medical insurance for Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and Medicaid recipients. To be eligible parent must provide documents relating to marriage or divorce, employment records and any vital information relevant to locating non-custodial parents and copies of any prior support orders.
PHONE (609) 348-3001 Ext: 2742.

Emergency Assistance - Prevention services for families receiving TANF or SSI and GA individuals.

This service is designed to prevent homelessness for families receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and individuals receiving General Assistance (GA). Prevention services include past due rent, first month's rent, security deposits, utility deposits and late payments, furniture, food and intra and interagency information and referrals.
PHONE 609-343-2161

Food Stamp Program - Increases food purchasing power of TANF (PA) and non-TANF (NPA) households.

This service provides assistance with food by issuing food stamps to eligible, low-income individuals and families. These stamps can be used as cash to buy food at food stores. The amount of food stamps issued depends on the income and circumstances of the family. To be eligible, individuals and families must meet federal income and resource guidelines.
PHONE (609) 343-2161.

Fraud Unit - Investigate allegation of welfare fraud.

This service investigates complaints of possible fraud committed by welfare clients. Complaints are taken from private citizens and other agencies. Those making a complaint may remain anonymous. Where probable fraud has been determined, is turned over to the prosecutors' office for enforcement. The fraud unit also prosecutes cases remanded by the prosecutors' office to municipal courts in cooperation with county counsel and seeks civil judgments in appropriate cases. The principal function of the fraud unit is to help maintain the integrity of the public assistance programs administered by the Department of Family & Community Development.

24 HOUR FRAUD HOTLINE: 1-800-FRAUD 05 (1-800-372-8305)

General Assistance - Provides cash assistance to individuals and couples without children for all municipalities in Atlantic County who meet income, employment and other criteria.
Phone 609 343-2161.

Medical Transportation for SSI, GA and WFNJ Recipients -
Provides non-emergency medical transportation to and from medical providers for residents with a documented medical need. PHONE (609) 348-3001, ext. 2827.

New Jersey Family Care
NJ Family Care provides affordable health insurance to children from birth through 18 years of age whose family income level meets the program’s criteria; in addition provides medical benefits for low income, aged and disabled persons.

New Jersey Care/Medically Needy - Medical benefits for low income aged and persons with disabilities.

This service provides medical benefits to certain New Jersey residents who have incomes that are too high to qualify for the regular Medicaid program but meet the income and asset limits of the program. The following groups of individuals may be eligible: Aged 65 years or older, blind or disabled, pregnant, needy children under the age of 12.

This office also assists persons applying for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program. To qualify as a QMB, the same Jersey Care requirements apply and you must be receiving Medicare Parts A and B. If you qualify as a QMB, certain costs not covered by Medicare such as deductibles and certain coinsurance for services rendered by Medicaid-participating providers are covered by the Medicaid Program. If you are eligible, the State will also pay for your monthly Medicare Part B premium.
PHONE (609) 348-3001, ext. 2872.

Project Success - Job Readiness Training
Provide tangible resources, concrete strategies and barrier busting techniques to lead Atlantic County residents on the road to self-sufficiency for all Atlantic County residents
PHONE: 609-345-6700 Ext. 2943

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
Provides cash assistance to needy families with at least one eligible child meeting certain eligibility criteria.
PHONE (609) 348-3001

Wheels To Work
Provides free bus transportation to customers who rely on public transportation and live in areas of the County where public transportation is not available.
PHONE: 609-348-3001 Ext. 2827

Workforce Development - Assists all Atlantic County residents in their search for employment.
Workforce Development provides a comprehensive approach to families receiving Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF). This approach offers job training, educational counseling, transportation assistance, childcare services, substance abuse assessment and treatment. These services are aimed at eliminating barriers to employment. Placement services include group job search, employment, Community Work experience (CWEP), Alternative Work Experience (AWEP), Supported Work Program and Career Opportunity Development, Inc. (CODI).
Services are available at all three One Stop Centers.
PHONE (609) 348-3001, ext. 2776.