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How to apply for Bergen County Emergency Aid — Referral Coordination

Bergen County Board of Social Services + AAA + community-based organizations — coordinated emergency aid framework

Who it's for

Bergen County emergency aid: (1) Bergen County Board of Social Services for Cash Assistance (WorkFirst NJ TANF), General Assistance, Emergency Assistance, NJ FamilyCare Medicaid (201-368-4200); (2) Bergen AAA for senior-specific case management (201-336-7400); (3) NJHCPAP + hospital FAP for healthcare safety-net; (4) Greater Bergen Community Action (GBCA) is the LIHEAP/USF administering agency for Bergen County for LIHEAP/USF; (5) Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese serving Bergen; (6) Community FoodBank of New Jersey or regional food bank; (7) NJ SHARES utility-bill assistance; (8) NJ 2-1-1 for general referrals.

Bergen: referral-coordination model.

What you'll need

Proof of age 60+
Proof of all household income
Proof of Bergen County / NJ residency
Photo identification

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 211

Renewals

as-needed

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