Cash Assistance

New Jersey WorkFirst (TANF)

Monthly cash assistance for low-income New Jersey families with minor children, plus access to employment and training services. Administered by the Department of Human Services through county welfare agencies.

Potential Benefit

Up to ~$559/month for a family of three

Who Qualifies

New Jersey families with minor children and limited income/resources

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