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·

Fax

201-368-4317

Voice·

Main Phone

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

Application process

Walk in for assessment or call for more information.

Fees

None

Service area

Bergen County, NJ

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

Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Homelessness Prevention Programs Mortgage Payment Assistance Water Service Payment Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance Relocation Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance Rent Payment Assistance

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.