Department of Family Services and Reintegration

The Department of Family Services and Reintegration provides services and eligibility determination to county residents in need of services and benefits to address financial, medical, shelter and food insecurity hardships faced by families and individuals. The goal of the department is to ensure that all residents have access to resources and direct services needed that are delivered professionally, timely, and efficiently. We strive to assist those in need by emphasizing independence and self-sufficiency.  We strive to maintain the highest level of respect for our clients and employees by investing in training and development of our staff to best assist county residents. The department administers Emergency Assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, General Assistance, Medicaid, and other homeless prevention programs. In addition, we provide One Stop and Work First New Jersey employment and training programs, provide direct referrals to legal assistance to renters and operate the county’s reentry program. The department maintains a model of single point agency across all offices and divisions who work collaboratively with each other to maximize client success.

County Welfare Agency

The County Welfare Agency provides intake and eligibility determination for economic assistance, paternity determination for Child Support, Home Health Care for seniors and the elderly, Social Services for all of its cases, as well as all emergency assistance.

Division of Workforce Development

The Division of Workforce Development is responsible for all case management activity and the development of an employability plan for all the mandatory to work clients receiving economic assistance. It develops individual service strategies to engage clients in work development activities which will lead to self-sufficiency.

Division of Community Reintegration

The Hudson County Division of Reintegration targets chronic jail populations or the individuals referred to as “frequent flyers” for rehabilitation because of the regularity with which they cycle through corrections and the judiciary, typically due to untreated mental illness or substance abuse disorders. 

Office of Social Services

The Hudson County Office of Social Services works to provide direct assistance to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their housing. While the bulk of the office’s funding is received through state welfare programs, the office also receives other funding from sources to provide direct benefits to households in need and not eligible for public assistance.

Hudson County Department of Family Services and Reintegration is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

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