The Department of Human Services was established in 1987 to provide services in support of individuals and families. A skilled professional staff works within six divisions to provide services that include clinical, residential, and correction services for youth, coordination of child care, domestic violence intervention, information and referral, counseling, and assistance. The department also contracts with over 50 community-based agencies to provide specialized services to residents in need.

Press Releases

• Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct. 15^th through Dec. 7^th, 2021 (October 12, 2021)

• New Jersey Human Services Announces Hot Food and Replacement Benefits Assistance for SNAP Recipients Living in Six New Jersey Counties Impacted by Tropical Storm Ida (September 10, 2021)

• Bergen County Department of Human Services Seeks Volunteers for Domestic Violence Response Team (July 16, 2021)
• NJ Human Services to Deliver $116M in Food Assistance to Children (June 14, 2021)
• NJ Human Services Announces $15M in Grants for Summer Camp (June 14, 2021)
• NJ Human Services Receives $22.6M for Covid-Related Mental Health (May 12, 2021)
• Governor Murphy to Give $10M in Relief to Child Care Providers (April 13, 2021)

Quick Links

• Child Tax Credit Announcement from the White House
• Child Tax Credit: Monthly Payments for Families with Kids
• COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program
• Guide to Emergency Assistance and Related Services
• Donate to the Bergen County Housing, Health and Human Services Center
• Donate to the Alfred J. Thomas Home for Veterans
• Donate to Transitional Housing for Families