NJHelps Screening Tool

NJHelps is a free, easy-to-use web platform designed to screen you for programs that assist with:

• Food and nutrition
• Financial support
• Short-term housing
• Childcare
• Job search and readiness
• Healthcare

By answering simple, anonymous questions about your family, income, and situation, NJHelps generates a customized list of programs and services tailored to your needs.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Check to see what benefits you qualify for through a 5–10 minute screening.
• Apply online for some programs, like food stamps (NJ SNAP) and health insurance.

• NJHelps does not guarantee eligibility. The list of suggested programs is based on the answers you provided during the screening.
• To apply for benefits, you must contact each program directly and provide documentation of your household income and expenses.

If your situation changes, you can re-screen for services. For example, you may qualify for assistance if you were previously ineligible due to financial reasons or have recently exhausted unemployment benefits.