The mission of the Morris County Department of Human Services is to provide help and assistance to residents in need, from children to families to seniors. Our motto is “What Ever it Takes to Help”
Protect Your SNAP and WFNJ Benefits from Theft with a New EBT Lock/Unlock Feature
Learn how to lock and unlock SNAP and WFNJ Families First EBT cards when not in use:
When you are ready to use your benefits, log into the app or website and tap "Lock/Unlock Card" to unlock your card.
For further instructions, visit NJFamiliesFirst.com and click “Program Materials.”
See the "How To" PDF in English(PDF, 1MB)
See the "How To" PDF in Spanish(PDF, 1MB)
For information on how to get help when there is a Code Blue Alert, click the button below.
CODE BLUE
Utility Assistance
The State of New Jersey offers assistance in paying electric, gas and other utility bills. Apply for these NJ services online.
Family Promise can assist anyone in Morris, Hunterdon, Sussex and Warren counties apply for utility assistance.
MCOHA Energy Assistance Programs can be found here.
The Department of Human Services provides:
We also provide residential care for juveniles and youth at risk at the Juvenile Detention Center and Youth Shelter.
Divisions
Get Involved
The Morris County Stigma-Free Communities Initiative is a county-wide program which aims to eradicate the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use disorders. Take the Stigma-Free pledge!
Want to get involved with other Human Services efforts in Morris County? There are eight boards, committees, and councils that advise Morris County community needs. Learn more about each group:
Latest News
The New Jersey Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services has implemented new changes to its online portal to apply for all Medicaid programs. As of January 1, 2020, anyone needing to apply for Medicaid should apply directly to NJ Family Care. This new portal will allow participants to complete their Medicaid application online and upload required documents via smartphone, tablet or PC. Participants can easily check on the status of their Medicaid application online as well as receive electronic notifications.
To utilize this portal, participants must be able to provide an email address at the time of application. It is estimated that the application can be completed in 10 minutes. Although participants can still visit our local offices to complete their Medicaid application, we encourage participants to utilize the new portal as it should result in a quicker processing of your case.
The Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Division of Aging Services has launched NJSave, a new online application to help older residents with low-incomes and individuals with disabilities save money on Medicare premiums, prescription costs, and other living expenses.
NJSave allows individuals to use a single online application to check their eligibility for various savings and assistance programs, such as Medicare Savings Programs, which help eligible individuals pay their Medicare premiums and copays; New Jersey’s Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD), which helps save money on prescription drug costs; and the Lifeline Utility Assistance Program.
Access NJSave today! Get more information from the New Jersey Division of Aging Services.
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