Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) - TANF/GA

Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) Updates COVID Updates

Until further notice all residents resident of Atlantic County must complete applications online or call (609) 348-3001 to request an application.

Screening and 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

WFNJ Redetermination Extension

If your case was due to be redetermined in March, April, May, June, July or August the deadline was extended 60 days from the date redetermination was due. If your case was due to be redetermined in September, the deadline was extended to October 31.

Information will be sent to you about your new redetermination date. In the meantime, you will continue to receive WFNJ benefits.

TANF COVID Updates

TANF will continue to do phone interviews.

GA COVID Updates

When applying be sure to click the General Assistance Box. Only phone Interviews are being conducted at this time. There are no in-person, face-to-face interviews. All Information Packets will be mailed and the first two (2) months of SNAP Benefits will be provided immediately. Once interviews are completed and the required signature forms and documents are returned, a determination of eligibility will be made regarding General Assistance benefits and the continuation of SNAP benefits.

During the current public health crisis, your case will not be closed if you are unable to participate in a work activity. This includes if you are a General Assistance (GA) client completing the 28-day work activity while your case is being reviewed.