General Assistance (GA) | Bergen County Board of Social Services
Resource Name:General Assistance (GA) | Bergen County Board of Social Services
address
218 Rte 17 N, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662
Eligibility
Single adults, 18 years or older, and couples without dependent children. Must meet income and resource standards, residence, citizenship and other non-financial requirements.
Required documents
Varies, call or visit agency for further specified information.
Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
201-368-4200
Voice
·Main Phone
Website
https://www.njhelps.gov/Application process
Visit local agency, call, or access website to apply.
Fees
None.
Service area
Bergen County, NJ
Provides individuals and couples without children who meet criteria and income guidelines temporary cash assistance and support services. Part of the state's welfare to work program, WorkFirst NJ emphasizes work as the first step toward building a new life and better future with the goal of helping people become economically self-sufficient through job training, education, and work activities.