Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
TANF / Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) Updates COVID Updates
Until further notice all residents resident of Atlantic County must complete applications online at www.NJhelps.gov.
WFNJ Redetermination Extension
If your case was due to be re-determined in March, April, May, June, July or August the deadline was extended 60 days from the date re-determination was due. If your case was due to be re-determined in September, the deadline was extended to October 31.
Information will be sent to you about your new redetermination date. In the meantime, you will continue to receive WFNJ benefits.
TANF will continue to do phone interviews.
Cash Assistance
Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) which includes Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance (GA) provides monthly cash, short-term housing support, child care, job search and readiness.
Provides cash assistance to needy families with at least one eligible child: www.NJhelps.gov.
Contact
Residents of Absecon, EHT, Linwood, Northfield, Pleasantville, Port Republic, and Somers Point may also apply in person at:
Atlantic County Office Building
1333 Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
(609) 348-3001
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM