N.J. Stat. § 44:8-122: Aid and assistance after reasonable inquiry

The director of welfare, by a written order, shall render such aid and material assistance as he may in his discretion, after reasonable inquiry, deem necessary to the end that such person may not suffer unnecessarily, from cold, hunger, sickness, or be deprived of shelter pending further consideration of the case.

L.1947, c. 156, p. 698, s. 16.