Kinship Navigator Program
 
Contact Information
Navigator Program Staff
1-877-816-3211
e-mail

Division of Family Development
New Jersey Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 716
Trenton, NJ 08625-0716
Web site
 
Hours of Service
9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
 
How to Apply

Kinship Navigator Program
P.O. Box 716
Trenton, NJ 08625-0716
9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
1-877-816-3211
Fax - 609-631-4545
 
Parent Organization
New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Family Development
P.O. Box 716
Trenton, NJ 08625-0716
Web site
 
Program Description
Provides the opportunity for relatives who have a child in their care to easily access information regarding assistance and services available to them. These services include: information and referrals, child care subsidies, wrap around services (i.e. furniture, suitable housing, legal services), and subsidy program which provides a monthly subsidy for children living with caregivers who acquire Kinship Legal Guardianship.
 
Fees
Not applicable
 

Eligibility
General Requirements:
People who have taken on the responsibility of caring for their relatives' children - these children might be the caregiver's siblings, nieces, nephews, or, most often, grandchildren.
 
Income Requirements:
Go to NJ HELPS website: http://www.njhelps.org
 
Areas Served
Statewide
 
Language Translation Services
All accommodated
 
Further Information
The Division of Family Development provides leadership and supervision to the public and private agencies that deliver financial aid and support services to New Jersey's needy individuals and families. These major programs include: Work First New Jersey/Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (WFNJ/TANF), WFNJ/General Assistance (WFNJ/GA), Food Stamps, Emergency Assistance, Child Support and Services, Child Care, Home Energy Assistance, Social Services for the Homeless, Refugee Resettlement, and Supplemental Security Income.
 
Program Web Site Address
http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/sp&i/Kinnav.html