{"id":36,"date":"2020-08-05T17:56:34","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T17:56:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/?page_id=36"},"modified":"2026-05-13T21:33:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T21:33:02","slug":"social-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/social-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Added by Post\/Page Specific Custom Code plugin, thank you for using! -->\n<style>.entry-title {\r\n   display: none;\r\n}\r\n.entry-header.has-text-align-center.header-footer-group {\r\n    display: none;\r\n}<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull 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\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-accent-background-color has-background\">Welcome!<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Division of Social Services provides assistance to the needy in Union County by administering a variety of programs including:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns tw-mb-0 tw-mt-0 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\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/immunization-clinic\/\">Free Vaccinations for children<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food Stamps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emergency Assistance<\/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\">\n<li>Family Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nursing Home Care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Child Support Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull 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 has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2992b51186ac0c5c1593f6ff85624773 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#af2828\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-13e0740ba6ebb7eb5f882f5a72481c3c\" style=\"background-color:#be331e\">Federal Changes to NJ FamilyCare \/ Medicaid<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"77\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image.png 400w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/05\/image-300x58.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The federal government has changed the rules around who is eligible for NJ FamilyCare starting Fall 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn about these changes by selecting your preferred language:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/dmahs\/obbba\/medicaid-federal-changes.shtml\">English<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/dmahs\/obbba\/medicaid-federal-changes-sp.shtml\">Spanish<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/dmahs\/obbba\/medicaid-federal-changes-zh-tw.shtml\">Chinese (Traditional)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/dmahs\/obbba\/medicaid-federal-changes-zh.shtml\">Chinese (Simplified)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/dmahs\/obbba\/medicaid-federal-changes-ar.shtml\">Arabic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/dmahs\/obbba\/medicaid-federal-changes-ht.shtml\">Haitian Creole<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/dmahs\/obbba\/medicaid-federal-changes-gu.shtml\">Gujarati<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/dmahs\/obbba\/medicaid-federal-changes-ko.shtml\">Korean<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/humanservices\/dmahs\/obbba\/medicaid-federal-changes-pt.shtml\">Portuguese<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-33a96c354c4ed38e90c073a810f57ea7 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"color:#af2828\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c1170d1716d81d4f42b25f187f285901\" id=\"note\" style=\"background-color:#be331e\">Plainfield Temporary Closure<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Union County Division of Social Services Plainfield location is temporarily closed due to building renovations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To ensure continued access to services, all clients should visit the DSS Elizabeth Office located at:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/342+Westminster+Ave,+Elizabeth,+NJ+07208\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c252aaec443133:0x2b371e5b0220c7f1?sa=X&amp;ved=1t:242&amp;ictx=111\">342 Westminster Avenue in Elizabeth<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monday \u2013 Friday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8:30 AM \u2013 4:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Services Available Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Initial Applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recertifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Case Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immediate Need Assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All Other Social Service Inquiries &amp; Assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>We encourage all clients to bring all required documentation to avoid delays in processing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-accent-background-color has-background\">Locations<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Division of Social Services has two offices on the East and West ends of Union County. Residents are welcome to visit both.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2023\/01\/2023-UC-UCCYC-Handbook.pdf\"><strong>Be prepared for your visit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/immunization-clinic\/\">Union County Family Clinic<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Elizabeth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/XBeBgjoPJn4kKn777\">342 Westminster Avenue<br><\/a>Elizabeth 07208<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:dhsaction@ucnj.org\">dhsaction@ucnj.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Phone: 908-558-2288<br>Fax: 908-965-2752<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday through Friday<br>8:00 am to 4:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-subtle-background-background-color has-background wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plainfield<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Temporally Closed<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d93d91ddd15b37244665410e948ee6f9 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"color:#cd3737\"><a href=\"#note\"><strong>Please see notice.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/gFKR9Vhs5b8aAufZ6\">200 West Second Street<br><\/a>Plainfield 07060<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-accent-background-color has-background\">Need Assistance?<\/h5>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-tw-shadow\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynjhelps.gov\/home\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"306\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/01\/image-4.png\" alt=\"NJHelps.gov logo\" class=\"wp-image-4035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/01\/image-4.png 306w, https:\/\/ucnj.org\/dhs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2024\/01\/image-4-300x111.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 306px) 100vw, 306px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynjhelps.gov\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NJ Helps<\/a>&nbsp;is designed to give consumers a \u201cone-stop\u201d shopping resource for the wide range of programs, information and services provided by the New Jersey Department of Human Services.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find out if you qualify for more than 28 state and federal programs that can help you find housing, employment, child care, health insurance, prescriptions, pay for food and much more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><button id=\"at-360\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller c-accordion__title--button\" role=\"button\"><strong><u>USDA Nondiscrimination Statement<\/u><\/strong><\/button><div id=\"ac-360\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits.&nbsp; Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.&nbsp; Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ocio.usda.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/docs\/2012\/Complain_combined_6_8_12.pdf\"><strong>USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form<\/strong><\/a>, (AD-3027) found online at:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ascr.usda.gov\/complaint_filing_cust.html\"><strong>ascr.usda.gov\/complaint_filing_cust.html<\/strong><\/a>, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.&nbsp; Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1400 Independence Avenue, SW&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(3) email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:program.intake@usda.gov\">program.intake@usda.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This institution is an equal opportunity provider.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome! 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