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srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/job-training.png 1254w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/job-training-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/job-training-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/job-training-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/job-training-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/job-training-1200x1200.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/fresh-start-showers-and-laundry-services\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5711\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/fresh_start.png\" 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src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_42_49-PM.png\" alt=\"recovery support\" class=\"wp-image-5847\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_42_49-PM.png 1254w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_42_49-PM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_42_49-PM-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_42_49-PM-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_42_49-PM-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-16-2026-03_42_49-PM-1200x1200.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/housing-assistance\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5714\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/housing_assistance.png\" alt=\"housinh assistance\" class=\"wp-image-5714\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/housing_assistance.png 1024w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/housing_assistance-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/housing_assistance-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/housing_assistance-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/frequently-asked-questions\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" data-id=\"5716\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/faq.png\" alt=\"frequently asked questions\" class=\"wp-image-5716\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/faq.png 1254w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/faq-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/faq-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/faq-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/faq-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/faq-1200x1200.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/live-dashboard\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1254\" height=\"1254\" data-id=\"5862\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/dashboard-1.png\" alt=\"dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-5862\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/dashboard-1.png 1254w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/dashboard-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/dashboard-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/dashboard-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/dashboard-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/dashboard-1-1200x1200.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1254px) 100vw, 1254px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns tw-cols-card tw-cols-card-shadow is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"--col-width:100%;flex-basis:100%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-accent-background-color has-background\"><strong>Important Updates<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns tw-cols-card tw-cols-card-border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-tw-border-inner\">\n<li><strong>Activate your New FamiliesFirst EBT CHIP\/TAP Card<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/ebt-card-update\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/Urgent-Families-First-EBT-Activation-Guide-853x1024.png\" alt=\"EBT Card Update\" class=\"wp-image-5893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/Urgent-Families-First-EBT-Activation-Guide-853x1024.png 853w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/Urgent-Families-First-EBT-Activation-Guide-250x300.png 250w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/Urgent-Families-First-EBT-Activation-Guide-768x922.png 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/Urgent-Families-First-EBT-Activation-Guide.png 1145w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-tw-border-inner\">\n<li><strong>EBT Card Replacements<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/ebt-card-update\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/EBT-Card-Replacement-Flyer-683x1024.png\" alt=\"EBT Card Update\" class=\"wp-image-5894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/EBT-Card-Replacement-Flyer-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/EBT-Card-Replacement-Flyer-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/EBT-Card-Replacement-Flyer-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/09\/EBT-Card-Replacement-Flyer.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns tw-cols-card tw-cols-card-border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-tw-border-inner\">\n<li><strong>ABAWD Changes<\/strong> &#8211; Changes to federal law may affect your SNAP eligibility. Learn more about staying on SNAP at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/njsnap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NJSNAP.gov<\/a> or read about ABAWDs and SNAP work requirements <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/njsnap\/apply\/eligibility\/abawd.shtml\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-tw-border-inner\">\n<li><strong>Federal Changes to NJ FamilyCare \/ Medicaid<\/strong> &#8211; The federal government has changed the rules around who is eligible for NJ FamilyCare starting Fall 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/dmahs\/obbba\/medicaid-federal-changes.shtml\">Learn more<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns tw-cols-card tw-cols-card-border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-tw-border-inner\">\n<li><strong>NJ FamilyCare: Protect your benefits from theft-Lock your EBT card<\/strong> &#8211; You now have a quick and easy way to protect your SNAP and WFNJ benefits from theft. Keeping your Families First card locked when you are not using it will help protect the benefits on your card.&nbsp; When you are in a store and ready to use your card, you can unlock it to use your benefits and lock it again when you are done.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to Lock\/Unlock Your Card &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/njsnap\/library\/fliers\/english\/EBT_Lock_Web_Instructions.pdf\">English<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/njsnap\/library\/fliers\/spanish\/EBT_Lock_Web_Instructions_SPA.pdf\">Spanish<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the App  &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/njsnap\/library\/fliers\/english\/EBT_Lock_App_Instructions.pdf\">English<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/njsnap\/library\/fliers\/spanish\/EBT_Lock_%20APP_Instructions_SPA.pdf\">Spanish<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/nj-family-care-affordable-health-coverage\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/NJ-FamilyCare-Update.png\" alt=\"NJ Family Care - Affordable Health Coverage\" class=\"wp-image-5644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/NJ-FamilyCare-Update.png 1024w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/NJ-FamilyCare-Update-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/NJ-FamilyCare-Update-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/NJ-FamilyCare-Update-768x1152.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click to view a text version of this<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/08\/engesp.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.connectebt.com\/\">grownjkids.gov<\/a> for more information.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Important Updates<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/template-full-width.php","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2766","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"1970-01-01 00:00:00","action":"","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","browser_timezone_offset":0},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2766","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2766"}],"version-history":[{"count":84,"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2766\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5949,"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2766\/revisions\/5949"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2766"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}