Contact

Department of Family and Community Development
County Office Building
1333 Atlantic Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

P: (609) 348-3001
F: (609) 343-2374

Forest Gilmore
Department Head

Hours

Monday - Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm

Protect your SNAP and WFNJ benefits from theft with our new EBT Lock/Unlock feature. Visit NJ FamiliesFirst.com and Click "Program Materials" for instructions.

Electronically Stolen SNAP & WFNJ Benefits

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) clients can request replacement for benefits that were stolen electronically between September 1, 2023 and December 20, 2024. Any benefits stolen on or after December 21, 2024 are not eligible for replacement, as a result of a change in the federal budget.

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Paper Application or Submit Information

Call (609) 348-3001 to request an application.

To return applications and/or submit documents, email the following.

SNAP (Food Stamps) - fcdSNAP@aclink.org
TANF with kids - fcdTANF@aclink.org
General Assistance - fcd_GA@aclink.org
Emergency Assistance - WFNJea@aclink.org

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Overview

Atlantic County Department of Family and Community Development is an umbrella organization dedicated to the well being of all citizens of the county. This department administers the Work First New Jersey welfare reform program and works closely with the courts to establish and enforce the financial obligations of non-custodial parents. In addition to its workforce development programs, this department strives to coordinate its efforts with those of state and city governments, as well as other social service organizations. It attempts to solve the problems of TANF, Food Stamp and Medicaid recipients, as well as problems with housing and emergency assistance.

Three levels of government support Atlantic County’s programs and services: Federal, State and County. Officially, Atlantic County operates a federally mandated, state supervised, county administered service system. Laws, regulations, policies are set at the federal, state and local levels.

Resources

Mobile App for EBT Card Users

Download the ConnectEBT App in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to check your balance, confirm your last deposit, change your PIN and review up to 12 months of transaction history.

More information about Using Your Benefits