Family Development, Division of
Permanent URI for this collectionhttps://hdl.handle.net/10929/242
Provides leadership and supervision to the public and private agencies that deliver financial aid and support services to individuals and families. Its primary task is to direct the state's welfare program, WorkFirst NJ and Food Stamps - a federally-funded food assistance program for low-income families administered by county and certain municipal welfare departments. DFD provides funding, information management services and administrative support. It also oversees Child Care, Child Support and other assistance programs.