General Assistance is a state funded cash assistance program for single individuals and childless couples who are not eligible for TANF.
 

• Individuals may also receive Food Stamps and Medicaid.
• Morris County handles GA for Butler, Chester Borough, Chester Township, Dover, East Hanover, Florham Park, Hanover Township, Lincoln Park, Long Hill Township, Mendham Township, Morris Township, Morris Plains, Morristown, Mt. Lakes, Mt. Olive Township, Netcong, Parsippany, Pequannock, Randolph, Riverdale, Victory Gardens, Washington Township and Wharton.
• Residents from any Morris County town not listed need to apply in their own municipality.

Eligibility	Single individuals and childless couples who are not eligible for TANF
Age Groups	Adults
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Financial Assistance / Referrals

Last Updated: 09/13/21