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It is the vision of the Bergen County Department
of Human Services that good government is responsive
to the needs of our citizens. Community participation
is vital to an open and responsive government.
There is a tremendous commitment of volunteer
talent, energy and time devoted to the Advisory
Boards and Commissions. Public input enhances
the Department's ability to provide the highest
quality of service to the citizens of Bergen County.
Human Services Advisory Council
Bari-Lynne Schwartz
(201-336-7457) E-mail:
acastro@co.bergen.nj.us
The Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC) is
the principle planning body for the department.
Established in accordance with the New Jersey
Department of Human Services guidelines and the
Administrative Code of the County of Bergen, the
HSAC is comprised of professionals, consumers
and advocates, with a goal to improve the quality
of human services for residents of Bergen County.
The HSAC’s primary functions are: planning,
advocacy, resource allocation and program review.
Advisory Board to Alternatives to Domestic
Violence
David J. Cohen
(201-336-7575) E-mail: adv@co.bergen.nj.us
The ADV Advisory Board began as a nonprofit board
of directors in 1978. This 14 member advisory
board now works to make program development and
policy recommendations to Alternatives to Domestic
Violence.
Advisory Board to the Office for Children
Phyllis A. Strohmeyer
(201-336-7176) E-mail: PStrohmeyer@co.bergen.nj.us
The 25 member Advisory Board to the Office for
Children was established in 1980 to assess the
child care needs in the County, and develop a
comprehensive plan to meet those needs.
Advisory Council to the Division of Senior
Services
Lorraine Joewono
(201-336-7418) E-mail: ljoewono@co.bergen.nj.us
The 25 member Division of Senior Services Advisory
Council acts on all matters relating to the development,
administration and execution of the Area Plan.
Specifically, the council assists in project assessment,
funding and decisions, legislative issues, and
community education/public relations. In addition,
the Division on Senior Services works in partnership
with the Hispanic Advisory Committee to address
the needs of the Latino community.
Commission on Abused, Exploited and
Missing Children
(201-336-7474) E-mail:
bschwartz@co.bergen.nj.us
The Commission on Abused, Exploited and Missing
Children is charged with developing and implementing
a comprehensive initiative to adequately protect
at-risk children and to enable parents to properly
care for them.
Commission on the Status of Women
Gina Meyers
(201-336-7456) E-mail: gmeyers@co.bergen.nj.us
The Bergen County Commission
on the Status of Women (COSW) was founded in 1975
and serves as a bridge between government and
community, studying the needs of women and promoting
the expansion of women’s rights in areas
such as domestic violence, child care, and elder
care. To offer young women the opportunity to
become involved with these and other issues, the
Junior Commission was established in 2000.
Each year all schools (public, private, and parochial)
are invited to nominate young women from their
junior class for consideration for appointment.
This opportunity to serve on the Junior Commission
has become a competitive and sought after prospect
for young women. Former Junior Commissioners have
reported that this one-year of service has become
an important part of their college application.
During their term of office — September
to June — they are charged with a community
service project or researching a topic relevant
to their peers. The Junior Commissioners also
have the opportunity to participate in COSW activities
during their year in office.
Community Transportation Advisory Board
Rudy Pasterczyk
(201-368-5955) E-mail: rpasterczyk@co.bergen.nj.us
Community Transportation Advisory
Board makes recommendations regarding transportation
services for seniors and those with disabilities.
Division on Disability Services Advisory
Board
Jim Thebery
(201-336-6509) E-mail:
jthebery@co.bergen.nj.us
The Division of Disability
Services Advisory Board has 25 members and six
ex-officio members. The advisory board addresses
the unmet needs in the community for persons with
disabilities, specifically focusing attention
on issues regarding Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) compliance and interpretation.
Human Relations Commission
Gina Meyers
(201-336-7455) E-mail: gmeyers@co.bergen.nj.us
The Human Relations Commission works to encourage,
develop, promote and strengthen respect for human
rights and cultural diversity within Bergen County.
The Commission's goal is to promote tolerance
and combat bigotry. Click here
to see an HRC statement.
Veterans Advisory Council
Richard Daul
(201-336-6325) E-mail: veterans@co.bergen.nj.us
The Bergen County Veterans
Council is comprised of 16 members who make recommendations
on policies, procedures and programs for Bergen
County’s veteran population.
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