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Know it before you need it! Text ReadyNJ to 898-211 to receive texts about emergency preparedness tips and alerts.

Learn what you can do to keep yourself and your family safe.

Lead poisoning can have serious detrimental health effects on children, adults and pets. Read the latest news about Newark's Lead Service Line Replacement Program.

Learn how this free, confidential service connects families with young children to local family support services. 

The Summer Food Service Program helps keep kids from going hungry. Find a site in your area.

You may have prediabetes and not even know it. Diabetes management and prevention classes could save your life. Find local resources that can help.

Happy 2-1-1 Day! Real-time 2-1-1 data now available. 

Give Kids a Smile = free dental care for needy children under 12 years of age. When?  February 7. Where? At locations in every county in New Jersey!

NJ 2-1-1 is committed to helping our communities impacted by the federal government shutdown. Furloughed federal employees and government contractors in need of social services and individuals with questions about the availability of public benefits can call 2-1-1 to get help. 

 

Bring your family, friends, and kids for food, music, fund, and to learn how to access state, county, and local services and resources available to you, your family, and your community. 

Families who are having trouble affording food or gifts this holiday season may find relief from local resources. Whether you are looking for assistance or searching for a good place to make a holiday donation, our Holiday Assistance list is a great place to start. 

Open enrollment for the upcoming insurance year January 1 - December 31, 2019) begins on November 1, 2018, and ends on December 15, 2018. Find out more information about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or the open enrollment period. 

New Jersey Office of Emergency Management (NJ OEM) is monitoring the current coastal storms. Find out more information on how to prepare for these storms by visiting the NJ OEM and FEMA disaster preparedness websites. You can also find updated storm information on the FEMA website.

September is recognized annually as National Preparedness Month (NPM). This provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and our families now and throughout the year in case of an emergency or disaster.

Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How. 

Governor Murphy signed an Executive Order on August 18 declaring a state of emergency in Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic Counties. Find out more information on these storms and resources available for recovery. 

Get the latest updates on Hurricane Maria Assistance

The LIHEAP program has been extended until August 31, 2018. 

Individuals and families making less than $65,000 per year can still receive free tax preparation assistance. 

Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. Find out how to prepare and protect yourself and your family. 

Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States and can happen anywhere. Learn how to prepare for a flood.

ALICE is an initiative started by the United Way that stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. ALICE is a hardworking member of the community who is employed yet does not earn enough to afford the basic necessities of life. Find out more by reading the full report.

The Madison Affordable Housing Authority has opened the waiting list for the Davenport Village Affordable Housing. Applications are due by June 8, 2018. 

For parents working outside of their homes, finding summer childcare options that are affordable, safe and fun is essential. View our list of camp options that are typically lower cost and offer the same summer fun. Financial assistance is available at many of the locations listed.