They will contact you by telephone or mail with an interview time and date. The worker will also ask you for proof of certain information you have given. If you have trouble getting papers documents or information you need, the worker may be able to help you.
If the papers are not easy to get, you may give the name of someone, such as your employer, who can confirm your statements. If they do not agree, you can ask for a fair hearing to challenge the decision. Will I get stamps or coupons?
I am working and my income changes every month. Probably not. If your income goes above the gross monthly income limit, then you must report this change within 10 days. If you stop working, or start receiving income other than earnings, you will need to report that as well.
Every six months you will either get a letter for a recertification appointment, or you will receive an Interim Report Form by mail that you need to complete and send back by mail. It is very important that you complete that form and send it back as soon as possible after you receive it, so that your benefits continue. Keep a copy of the form and make a note of the day you returned it. If you have any questions about it, contact your caseworker. The county offices are listed below.
Eligible households receive cash benefits each month. The program also offers other services to help you achieve economic self-sufficiency. New Jersey offers assistance with child care, transportation and even finding a job. Work First is available to U. You must have a dependent child living up to age 18, or age 19 if the child is still a high school student and living with you.
Anyone with a drug conviction on or after Aug. If there's an absent parent, you must cooperate with child support enforcement to help establish or enforce a child support order. You'll need to work at least 35 hours a week doing a combination of:. In conjunction with Family Court, provides for genetic testing in all contested paternity matters. Provides a full range of services including location, genetic testing and complaint initiation in local and out of the state courts. Collection and enforcement of established orders are referred to the appropriate NJ County or out of state Probation Department.
These improvements allow customers greater access to case information, court information and the ability to make payments securely, through an automated PIN process, and efficiently through enhanced website and phone systems. The improved Interactive Voice Response System and website will also assist customers accessing additional family support services.
New Jersey Child Support customers will also be able to speak to a Child Support Representative from the expanded hours of 8 a. Monday through Friday. Customers may also access enhanced customer services by calling NJKIDS1 or through the website, www. Use the intercom by the garage door to ask for food - this may take a few minutes. We also have some toiletries and pet food available if needed. Please call if you wish to make a donation.
The shelves in the Food Locker of the Division of Social Services, as well as other food pantries throughout the County, are often bare. Items needed are those required to feed a family: shelf stable milk, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, crackers, meals in a can, soup, tuna or other proteins in a can.
Personal items are always in need. Since the Food Locker is one of the only food pantries to stock pet food, pet food is also needed. Also welcome are cash donations through which perishable food goods or vouchers are purchased as needed.
Carol Novrit, Director of Social Services encourages anyone who is having trouble making ends meet to stretch their dollars by visiting the food pantry at 83 Spring Street, Newton, NJ. An unmarried mother who is a minor must generally live with a parent or guardian, have her benefits paid to that person, and attend high school, an equivalency program or a work activity. Children born to a woman already receiving TANF will not receive a cash benefit.
All participants also must meet any court-ordered child support requirements. What does that mean for South Jersey? Steve Sweeney, the longest-serving Senate president in New Jersey history, officially conceded in the race for the 3rd legislative district Wednesday. Explainer: What happens to a bill when a legislative session ends. Sign up for our weekly newsletter.
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