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Essex County Division of Family Assistance & Benefits

July 4, 2026 by

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Essex County Division of Family Assistance & Benefits

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A City of Newark partner, Essex County Division of Family Assistance & Benefits helps lead violence prevention, trauma recovery, and community safety across the city.

About Essex County Division of Family Assistance & Benefits

County office administering SNAP, TANF, Medicaid enrollment, subsidized childcare, and emergency financial assistance.

At a glance

Call:973-395-8000Website:www.essexcountynj.org/dfabAddress:465 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102Hours:Check their website →

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About this listing

Essex County Division of Family Assistance & Benefits is listed as a Newark community resource through HigherSelf’s partnership with the City of Newark Office of Violence Prevention & Trauma Recovery and the Brick City Peace Collective. HigherSelf maintains this directory as a free service so residents can reach trusted local support quickly.

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