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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

Water Service Payment AssistanceHeating Fuel Payment AssistanceElectric Service Payment AssistanceRelocation AssistanceMortgage Payment AssistanceGas Service Payment AssistanceHomelessness Prevention ProgramsRapid Re-Housing ProgramsTANF RecipientsRent Payment Assistance

Physical Address

218 Rte 17 N, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662

Hours

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

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.

Service area

Bergen County, NJ

Agency info

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.