Official Site of The State of New Jersey

NJ UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE: Cash benefits for jobseekers.

EMPLOYMENT & JOB TRAINING: View job openings, take no-cost credentialed online courses, receive one-to-one support.

WORKPLACE RIGHTS: All NJ workers have protections under the law.

FEDERAL FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA): Job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons.  

NEW JERSEY FAMILY LEAVE ACT (NJFLA): Job-protected leave to care for a loved one.

NEW JERSEY SECURITY AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT ACT (SAFE): Job-protected leave to handle matters related to sexual and domestic violence. 

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE: Federal program that provides cash benefits and assistance to people with disabilities. 

SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES: Call 888-285-3036.

PAID LEAVE BENEFIT SUPPORT: Navigators can guide Mercer County parents through understanding paid family and medical leave benefits, help estimate eligibility, and assist with completing paid leave benefit applications.

PREGNANT OR HAVE CHILDREN UP TO AGE 5? You may be eligible for assistance, including nutrition and food help. Dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211 and ask for the Help Me Grow Central Intake Hub in your county.

UNIVERSAL HOME VISITING: No-cost home visits from a specially trained nurse within the first two weeks after your child's birth. Available in Essex, Middlesex, Gloucester and Cumberland counties. 

WOMEN INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC) NUTRITION PROGRAM

AFFORDING GROCERIES: Call 1-800-687-9512. 

INCOME ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

CHILD CARE: Call 1-800-332-9227

HEAD START: Promotes school readiness of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. 

FAMILY SUCCESS CENTERS: Help families with the essentials through in-person and virtual support programs, including safe delivery of basic necessities, social services referral, health services referral, job readiness and life skills training.

EARLY INTERVENTION: The first three years of life are important developmental years in maximizing a child's future potential. If you are concerned that an infant or toddler may be experiencing developmental delays, contact Early Intervention System at 888-653-4463. The call is toll-free for New Jersey residents. 

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HEALTH INSURANCE: 9 in 10 enrolling in health insurance at Get Covered New Jersey, the state’s official health insurance marketplace, qualify for financial help to lower costs.

AFFORDING HEALTH CARE COVERAGE: Call 1-800-701-0710

CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH/ADDICTION TREATMENT AND SUPPORT can be found through the Children’s System of Care, NJ’s public behavioral health system for youth.

MENTAL HEALTH & EMOTIONAL SUPPORT: Call 866-202-HELP or 973-870-0677 for ASL videophone.

ADDICTION TREATMENT AND RECOVERY: Call 844-REACHNJ

INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY: The Affordable Connectivity Program provides benefits to help households afford internet services and certain devices.   

DCAID: Take a quick two-minute survey to determine if you are eligible for New Jersey assistance programs.

ENERGY ASSISTANCE: The Universal Service Fund (USF) helps make energy bills more affordable for low-income customers. If you are eligible, USF can lower the amount you have to pay for natural gas and electricity.

EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE: Contact one of our partnering community-based agencies in your county.

FORECLOSURE AND HOUSING COUNSELING SERVICES: Renters, who may be concerned with eviction, and homeowners who need counseling to help prevent possible foreclosure, can contact participating housing counselors in each county. Counseling is available now and can be provided remotely

DOMESTIC / SEXUAL VIOLENCE SERVICES FOR ALL GENDERS: Call 609 888-7164 

SUPPORT FOR OLDER NJ RESIDENTS: Call 877-222-3737 

NJ 211: A statewide information and referral service for a wide variety of health and human services. Search the online resource database at www.nj211.org or dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211 for live assistance.