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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
Angela Gorga
(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
Linda Kriegel
(201-336-7176) E-mail: Lkriegel@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 Commission on the Status
of Women was established in 1975 in order to promote
the expansion of rights and opportunities available
to women of Bergen County. The Commission celebrated
twenty-five years of service to women in the year
2000. Each year the Commission sponsors a celebration
in March for Women’s History Month and in
August for Women’s Equality Day.
Community Transportation Advisory Board
Tom Murphy
(201-368-5955) E-mail: tommur@bergen.org
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.
Latino Advisory Committee
Wendy Martinez
(201-336-7403) E-mail:wmartinez@co.bergen.nj.us
The Latino Advisory Committee is composed of
volunteers with a mission to improve the development
and access of county services to the Latino community.
Through its informational programs and partnerships,
the Commission works to create a culture to encourage
full participation of Latinos in the County of
Bergen.
Asian-American Advisory Committee
Wendy Martinez
(201-336-7403) E-mail:wmartinez@co.bergen.nj.us
The Asian-American Advisory Committee is composed
of volunteers who seek to enhance access to services
and cultural understanding between the Asian-American
communities and county government. The Committee
seeks to address issues relevant to the Asian-American
community through informational programs, cultural
exchanges, and civic initiatives.
African-American Committee
Wendy Martinez
(201-336-7403) E-mail:wmartinez@co.bergen.nj.us
The African-American Advisory Committee is composed
of volunteers dedicated to enhance and expand
existing opportunities and resources for African
Americans in the County of Bergen. Through partnerships,
information exchange, activities to increase cultural
awareness and recommended program priorities,
the Committee will enhance the full participation
of the African-American community in the County
of Bergen.
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
Kevin Clancy
(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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