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New Jersey offers a variety of programs to help pregnant women and families with important needs like healthcare, food, and financial support. These programs can reduce financial stress and make sure you and your baby get the care you need.

For further assistance with resources, contact 211 NJ! 

NJ Family Care
Provides free or low-cost health insurance (Medicaid) for eligible individuals and families in New Jersey.
Website: https://njfamilycare.dhs.state.nj.us/
Phone: 1-800-701-0710

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Program)
A public health program offering nutritious foods, education, and community support for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under five who meet income guidelines.
Website: https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/wic/participants/apply-wic/
Contact Local WIC agency: https://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/wic/participants/find-wic/index.shtml

NJ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
Provides financial assistance for purchasing groceries to help low-income families maintain a nutritious diet.
Website: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/
Apply: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/apply/app/

Work First New Jersey/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Provides cash assistance and support services to help individuals and families meet basic needs, secure employment, and work toward self-sufficiency.
Website: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/wfnj/apply/

MEPP (Medical Emergency Payment Program)
Covers emergency medical services for individuals who are otherwise ineligible for Medicaid.
Website: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dmahs/clients/medicaid/payment/

New Jersey SHARES (NJ SHARES)
Offers utility bill payment assistance to individuals and families experiencing temporary financial hardship who do not qualify for other programs.
Website: https://njshares.org/
Phone: 609-883-1626

Unemployment Insurance (UI)
Provides temporary financial benefits to individuals, including single mothers, who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.
Website: https://www.nj.gov/labor/myunemployment/before/about/

Ways to Contact: https://www.nj.gov/labor/myunemployment/help/contact-us/

Family Success Centers 

Family Success Centers provide support and resources to help families before they face a crisis.

Website: https://www.nj.gov/dcf/families/support/success/#1

Child Care NJ
Provides information and resources for families seeking child care, including subsidies for eligible families to help with the cost of care.
Website: https://www.childcarenj.gov/