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Support Services

One-Stop Career Centers can help you address specific concerns to ensure your job search is successful. Our Support Services section will help lead you in the right direction!

Income Assistance

Look here for help with different forms of income assistance, including unemployment insurance, social security and public assistance. You will be able to find information you need on these and other related topics to get you started. More

Transportation

If you are having trouble finding reliable or cost-effective transportation to work, take a look at some of the solutions that can help you on your way. From driver’s license restoration to reduced fare programs, we have gathered transportation resources to guide you. More

Helplines

These links provide you with access to a variety of essential programs, hotlines and helplines offering the help you might be seeking. More

Child Care

In this area, you can find information on different child care programs, see if you qualify for childcare assistance and locate child care referral agencies. You can discover information about the Head Start and Even Start Programs. More

Housing & Rental Assistance

If you are facing homelessness or can use help paying your rent or utility bills, connect with the information we have provided here. Programs are available for low or no income families to get you the help you need. More

Special Services, Resources and Emergency Needs

From senior citizen and ex-offender services, to help for low-income persons in need of clothing, household items or legal help -- you can find a number of services listed here. More

NJHelps is a one-stop shopping resource for a wide range of programs and services, including welfare, health insurance and Food Stamps.

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Health & Nutrition

If you are you in need of healthcare or health- and nutrition-related assistance, this section can help you. Among other needs, you can check your eligibility for the federal Food Stamp program, find affordable health coverage, referrals to mental health and addiction programs. More

Disability-Related

Help is available for those facing challenges with disabilities. We have included information that can lead you in the right direction. More