Resources

NJ Child Support
1-877-NJKiDS1 (655-4371)
The New Jersey Child Support Program helps establish and enforce child support orders, locate parents, establish paternity, and provide options for paying support.

NJ Division of Family Development
Within the Department of Human Services, the Division of Family Development (DFD) provides leadership and supervision to the public and nonprofit agencies that deliver financial assistance and critical safety-net services to individuals and families across New Jersey. DFD oversees four programs that support New Jersey families, including child care, child support, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP (food assistance) and Work First New Jersey or WFNJ (cash assistance).

Administration for Children and Families
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a federal agency that promotes the economic and social well-being of families through funding, strategic partnerships, guidance and other forms of assistance.

Business

Start a Business in NJ
NJ Business is the one-stop site to learn about state, and sometimes federal and local, business opportunities and regulations in New Jersey. You can also register your business on the site.

U.S. Small Business Administration
1-973-645-2434
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is a federal agency that provides access to funding, business counseling, federal contracting certifications and disaster recovery assistance. The New Jersey District Office serves business throughout state of New Jersey.

Employment and Labor

NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development – Division of Employer Accounts
The Division of Employer Accounts manages employer compliance with the Unemployment and Disability Insurance laws and provides an online portal for employers to manage their accounts, view rates and ensure legal adherence for funding crucial state labor programs.

NJ Workers Compensation
1-609-292-2515
New Jersey law requires that all New Jersey employers, not covered by Federal programs, have Workers’ Compensation coverage or be approved for self-insurance. Even out-of-state employers may need Workers’ Compensation coverage if a contract of employment is entered into in New Jersey or if work is performed in New Jersey.

Internal Revenue Service
1-800-829-1040
The IRS supports employers by providing guidance, tools, and resources to manage payroll taxes, comply with tax laws, offer employee benefits, and access tax credits and incentives. Employers can contact the IRS for FEIN-related questions or to request federal tax forms, such as the W-4.

U.S. Department of Labor
1-866-4-USA-DOL (487-2365)
The U.S. Department of Labor supports employers by providing workforce recruitment and training assistance, compliance guidance, safety and health resources, and labor market data to help them build and manage a skilled, compliant workforce.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) supports employers by providing guidance and tools for verifying employee eligibility to work in the U.S., including administering the Form I-9 process and offering compliance resources.

Social Security

Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration (SSA) supports employers by providing tools and guidance for reporting wages, verifying employee Social Security numbers, and managing contributions to Social Security and Medicare.