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Newark One-Stop Career Center
Local Government ProgramNewark One-Stop Career Center offers employment help and access to services; hours Mon\u2013Fri; get job referrals and intake support.
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+1-973-648-7719
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Jobs Employment Legal Benefits Navigation Healthcare: local programs and next steps
Start with Newark One-Stop for resume help, job search workshops, training grants, and job referrals.
Before you apply
BenefitsGPS gives referral suggestions and contact leads. It is not an official eligibility decision, legal advice, medical advice, or a guarantee that a program has funding or openings.
- Confirm eligibility, service area, documents, hours, waitlists, and current availability.
- Avoid sharing Social Security numbers, case numbers, medical records, immigration identifiers, or other sensitive identifiers unless you are on a verified provider page.
- For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.
Programs to contact
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Essex-Newark Legal Services - Apply for Services
NonprofitEssex-Newark Legal Services: apply for services including SNAP enrollment and child care aid; start here.
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+1-254-535-2419
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NJ Department of Human Services - Division of Family Development Resources
Federal Government ProgramDivision of Family Development resources: emergency/crisis aid, housing vouchers, utilities, DV shelter info.
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+1-877-652-2873
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Work First New Jersey
Federal Government ProgramWork First New Jersey provides cash assistance and employment supports; check eligibility and apply.
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NJ.gov Resident Resources
Federal Government ProgramNJ.gov Resident Resources: housing, utilities, DV shelter, and other resident support programs.
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+1-888-222-2228
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United Community Corporation - Food Pantry
NonprofitUnited Community Corporation food pantry: meals plus housing/utility assistance and local aid.
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+1-666-666-6667
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Essex County WeCare - Solutions
Local Government ProgramEssex County WeCare Solutions: clinics, immunizations, WIC, SNAP enrollment and child care help.
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+1-973-395-8000
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Newark Essex County Continuum of Care - Services
NonprofitNewark Essex County Continuum of Care services: DV shelter/hotline, counseling, addiction treatment.
Recommended next steps
- Start with Newark One-Stop for resume help, job search workshops, training grants, and job referrals.
- Apply to Essex-Newark Legal Services if you need help with benefits, housing, family, expungement, or other civil legal issues.
- Use NJ Division of Family Development resources to screen for SNAP, cash assistance, Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare, and child care supports.
- If you have children or need cash assistance, review Work First New Jersey for TANF/GA, job readiness, child care, and short-term housing help.
- Use NJ.gov Resident Resources as a backup portal for health, food, legal, employment, disability, and family services.
- Contact United Community Corporation for local Newark food pantry access and ask what ID or appointment is needed.
- Use Essex County WeCare to find county guidance on child care assistance, transportation, benefits, and employment navigation.
- If you are homeless or at risk, use the Newark Essex County CoC services page to connect with drop-in help, food, legal services, and case management.
- Ask Essex County Training and Employment about healthcare career training and whether supportive services can cover transportation, uniforms, books, or child ca
- Ask about food and beverage training if you need a faster entry path into work and can use supportive services while training.
Need categories
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Food Assistance
- Food Security
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Childcare and Early Education
- Child Care