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Emergency Assistance | Bergen County Board of Social Services

Provides emergency assistance to recipients of WFNJ/TANF/GA and SSI. Benefits include, but are not limited to:- Shelter and household furnishings- Temporary rental assistance or housing costs- Utility payments (such as heat, water, and electric)- Moving expenses (security deposit or first month's rent)- Rapid rehousing for TANF recipients

Categories

Homelessness Prevention ProgramsMortgage Payment AssistanceRapid Re-Housing ProgramsHeating Fuel Payment AssistanceRent Payment AssistanceWater Service Payment AssistanceElectric Service Payment AssistanceRelocation AssistanceGas Service Payment AssistanceTANF Recipients

Physical Address

218 Rte 17 N, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662

Fax

201-368-4789

Website

https://bcbss.com/emergency-assistance/

Application process

Walk in for assessment or call for more information.

Eligibility

Applicants must be currently receiving WFNJ/TANF/GA or SSI benefits.For the Rapid Rehousing program, self-sufficient TANF families who are currently homeless.

Agency info

Bergen County Board of Social Services

Provides a variety of financial, medical and social services to individuals and families who meet the necessary program criteria.