Emergency Assistance | Bergen County Board of Social Services

218 Rte 17 N, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662

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.

Required documents

Application/registration forms

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

201-368-4789

Fax

201-368-4317

Voice

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

Interpretation services

English

Application process

Walk in for assessment or call for more information.

Service area

Bergen County, NJ

Description

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.

What's Here

Rent Payment Assistance TANF Recipients Mortgage Payment Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance Homelessness Prevention Programs Relocation Assistance Water Service Payment Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Rapid Re-Housing Programs

Providing organization

Bergen County Board of Social Services

Offers a variety of financial, medical and social services to individuals and families who meet the necessary program criteria. Helps individuals and families meet their basic needs so they can live in dignity and achieve their highest potential.