NJHelps is a free and easy guide to help you determine the programs and assistance that you and your family may be eligible to use. NJHelps will tell you where to go for help, and what to bring with you, after you have answered a few basic questions. NJHelps can also provide you with contact information and links to valuable resources available throughout the state.<\/p>\n
For more information visit the NJHelps website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Paterson Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n WorkFirst NJ<\/a> (NJ’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families-TANF)<\/strong><\/p>\n Financial Assistance for Child Care Help with Receiving Child Support<\/a><\/p>\n New Jersey Food Stamps<\/a><\/p>\n Support for Working Families<\/a> (Post-TANF Support Services)<\/strong> Catholic Charities \u2014 Emergency Assistance Program Center for Food Action – Taking Action Against Hunger and Homelessness<\/strong> Eva’s Village<\/strong> Emergency Overnight Shelter for Men and Women<\/strong> Passaic County Housing Authority<\/strong> Paterson Housing Authority<\/strong> The Home Energy Assistance Program helps very low-income families with their heating and cooling bills. For more information visit the Home Energy Assistance Program website<\/a>.<\/p>\n U.S. Department of Housing<\/strong> New Jersey HOUSING Resource Center<\/strong> Eva’s Village<\/strong> NJ Family Healthcare<\/strong> Creech Community Development Center<\/strong> Health screening: In partnership with the City of Paterson’s Department of Health, the Creech Community Development Center will conduct health screening quarterly. Services include blood pressure, HIV, diabetes and cholesterol testing.<\/p>\n Medicaid<\/strong>\n
<\/a>Financial Assistance<\/h2>\n
\n<\/a>Low- and moderate-income working parents can receive state subsidies for child care, including preschool instruction, after-school programs for children up to age 13, and care for children and teens with special needs.<\/p>\n
\nTo help post-TANF persons keep on their feet, New Jersey provides a number programs including financial supplemental work support, transportation vouchers, education vouchers and child care.
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\nHome Energy Assistance Program
\n<\/a>Provides very low-income families with home energy assistance.<\/p>\n<\/a>Housing Assistance<\/span><\/h2>\n
\n<\/strong>24 DeGrasse St.
\n973-279-7100<\/a>, Ext. 20<\/span><\/p>\n\n
\n201-569-1804<\/a>
\nProvides rental, food and utilities emergency assistance.
\nFor more information visit the Center for Food Action website.<\/a><\/p>\n
\n393 Main St.
\nPaterson, NJ 07501
\nTel: 973-523-6220<\/a> Fax: 973-684-2304
\nFor more information visit the Eva’s Village website<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nAt the shelter, people receive food, clothing, and mental health, substance abuse, and physical assessments to help them find programs that can help them get back on their feet.
\nFor more information visit the Eva’s Village – Shelter and Housing Services website page<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\n401 Grand St.
\n973-881-4370<\/a><\/p>\n\n
\n973-345-5650<\/a>
\n70 Van Houten St.<\/p>\n\n
Affordable Housing Listings<\/h2>\n
\nFor a listing of affordable housing in New Jersey visit the U.S. Department of Housing website.<\/a><\/p>\n
\nFor a listing of affordable housing in New Jersey, visit the New Jersey HOUSING Resource Center website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/a>Medical Care<\/h2>\n
\n393 Main St.
\nPaterson, NJ 07501
\nTel: 973-523-6220<\/a> Fax: 973-684-2304
\nEva’s Primary Care Clinic provides free medical and dental care. For more information visit Eva’s Village – Medical and Dental Clinic website page.<\/a><\/p>\n
\nFor more information visit the NJ FamilyCare website.<\/a><\/p>\n
\n221 Hamilton Ave.
\nPaterson, NJ
\n 973-341-7481<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMedicaid provides health insurance to parents\/caretakers, dependent children, pregnant women and people who are aged, blind or disabled. These programs pay for hospital services, doctor visits, prescriptions, nursing home care and other healthcare needs depending on eligibility.<\/p>\n