Case Management

https://fulfillnj.org/ – FulfillNJ – Neptune area Food Bank. Resource for clients who need to find a food pantry or volunteers who can pick up food to distribute to our clients.

https://healthapps.state.nj.us/fhs/cphc/cphcSearch.aspx – Locating a Federally Qualified Health Center

Monmouth County Resources – This website is a clearinghouse for services in Monmouth County, such as libraries, public schools, hospitals, local government info, and more.

I-RISE Monmouth County Area Resource PDF – Essential resources such as food pantries, health care, English learning, housing and job placement.

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I-RISE Refugee Health Promotion Monmouth County Resources
This document includes resources specific to Monmouth County such as Transportation, Medical, Food, and Employment. Available in Haitian Creole and English

About Case Management Ι 732-357-0590 Ι info@interfaithrise.org

I-RISE provides an array of wrap-around services to our Refugee Support Services (RSS) populations. Those services include but are not limited to:

• public benefits access/assistance 
• medical support/guidance
• housing assistance
• financial management 
• transportation 
• digital access

Additionally, we provide referrals for all RSS set asides such as:

• youth mentoring 
• school impact 
• employment 
• English Language Learning (ELL) 
• senior services

Eligibility:  If you are a recent arrival or sponsor in need of support, please call us at Interfaith-RISE at 732-357-0590.  You MUST receive an initial assessment to determine whether you are eligible to become an I-RISE client.

Resources

For an overview on the Social Services programs offered by the State of NJ, click on this link:  NJHelps.gov

FIRST STEPS AFTER ARRIVAL

Filing for EAD (Employment Authorization Document): https://www.uscis.gov/i-765

After you are paroled into the United States, you are eligible to apply for discretionary employment authorization from USCIS. To apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), you must submit Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, using the (c)(11) category code with the required fee, or apply for a fee waiver

Please assure you select category C(11) for all of your family members— as this is what they are under and will be denied if any other code is used like A(4) for Refugees. If applying online please print confirmation notice of submission– if by mail you will receive a receipt notice but you are highly encouraged to mail it via certified mail or with a tracking number. 

Submitting Applications for Public Benefits: 

You can submit online or at your local county board of social services. Here is the list of the county offices, numbers and addresses:  https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/dfd/counties/

To apply online for SNAP: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/njsnap/apply/app/

Medicaid: https://njfamilycare.dhs.state.nj.us/

Applications may be submitted online or via US mail — information is in the link above. Make sure to select “back date NJ Family Care benefits for past medical expenses” This helps in assuring that if the process delays, the client can be back covered for any expenses that occur while it is pending. 

Obtaining a Social Security Card or Supplemental Security Income:

https://www.ssa.gov/people/immigrants/

Additional Resources

Locating a Federally Qualified Health Center:

https://healthapps.state.nj.us/fhs/cphc/cphcSearch.aspx

Vision Care:

https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/cbvi/services-and-programs/best/