The mission of Bergen County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Inc. is to speak up in court for the best interests of the nearly 500 children (annually) in Bergen County who have been removed from their homes due to abuse and/or neglect. They are living in foster homes, group homes, or treatment facilities. Bergen County (CASA) is an independent, non-profit organization of professionals and trained volunteers who have been appointed by the Bergen County Family Court to advocate for children removed from their homes due to abuse and/or neglect. CASA works to ensure that needed services and assistance are made available to these children while helping to move them toward safe and permanent homes.

Bergen Center for Child Development is a therapeutic school promoting the education and development of children with special needs. Students have the opportunity to grow and reach their potential in a warm and caring atmosphere.

Bergen CHEER provides a helping hand to seniors and those with disabilities to enable them to live safely and independently in their homes.

Bergen CHORE helps Bergen County seniors and those with disabilities remain safe in their homes by offering repair services.

The College's three sites in Paramus (main campus), Hackensack (Ciarco Learning Center) and Lyndhurst (Bergen Community College at the Meadowlands) serve more than 32,000 students in degree, continuing education and adult education programs. Bergen maintains accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Bergen Community College provides a variety of learning opportunities for students in grades 1 to 12 all year round, helping them develop new skills, meet school requirements, or gain new experiences.

The program provides outpatient treatment services to, self referred, court-mandated, Probation, Parole, DCPP, DUI and Family Court clients. ARP helps people with alcohol and/or drug related problems when those problems affect their ability to perform on the job, at home or in society.

If you or a loved one needs help accessing addiction services or support, call or text to speak with a peer Recovery Specialist.

Many find themselves unable to translate their hard work and hopes into a home of their own. In response to this situation, Bergen County government has developed an innovative program in partnership with area banks that combines below market interest rates and deferred pay back mortgage financing for qualified first-time homebuyers.

If you have a legal problem but don’t know where to turn for help, call the Bergen County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service. We will refer you to an attorney who is experienced and skilled in the area of law that relates to your legal problem.

County welfare agency who determines eligibility for government assistance programs including Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), General Assistance, Emergency Housing assistance (EA), SNAP (Food Stamps) and multiple Medicaid programs.

Applications for our programs can be found on MyNJHelps.gov or by calling or visiting our agency between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Call Central Intake and connect to free or affordable resources to help you and your family met life's challenges. The purpose of Central Intake is to increase screening, referrals and/or linkage of pregnant women and women of child bearing age to needed services within the county.

The main focus of the Bergen County Chamber will be to refer quality leads to members on a continuing basis, while promoting Bergen County as a desirable location for small and mid-sized businesses to thrive, and national and international corporate headquarters to be housed.

Supporting Parents of Children with ADHD & Adults with ADHD in Bergen County, NJ and beyond.

Bergen County Christian Academy is a Christ-first Christian school and has been serving the Bergen County area since 1973. We strive to glorify God in all we do by addressing the whole child: academically, spiritually, physically, and emotionally.

The division is here to provide a safe, trouble-free, and scheduled transportation system for the disabled, elderly, and frail residents of Bergen County. Service is provided in a timely, courteous, and caring manner in all types of weather. Service is door-to-door when possible, and is provided by drivers who are specially trained to assist elderly and persons with disabilities.

BCCLS is a consortium of 77 public libraries in northern New Jersey. By county, there are 62 in Bergen, 10 in Essex, 4 in Hudson, and 1 in Passaic.

Bergen County Council for Young Children through CarePlus New Jersey

• Are you a parent/caregiver of a child who is 8 years old or younger?
• Are you interested in making changes in your community to provide an opportunity for a better tomorrow for your child?

To improve and maintain the quality of health for all citizens in Bergen County through public health community outreach and service delivery initiatives; to be an adaptive, learning organization that serves as an effective and accountable local public health authority and an innovative provider of community health services. 
 

A skilled professional staff works within seven divisions to provide services that include clinical, residential, and correction services for youth, coordination of child care, assisted transportation, domestic violence intervention, information and referral, counseling, and assistance. 

Join us for PRIDE at the Zoo, a fun-filled day of activities for the whole family to celebrate LGBTQ+ residents of Bergen County.

The mission of the Bergen County Division of Child Care Resources is to empower Bergen County families by enabling them to provide their children with high-quality child care that fosters healthy childhood development. Additionally, we are committed to supporting the child care community through comprehensive education and training programs.

Our Quality Team is pleased to offer Professional Development classes for Directors, Assistant Directors, Teachers, Teacher’s Assistants, Registered Home Providers and Family Child Care Providers.

Child Protection and Permanency, CP&P (formerly the Division of Youth and Family Services, DYFS), is New Jersey's child protection and child welfare agency within the Department of Children and Families. Its mission is to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and to support families.

The mission of the Bergen County Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services is to raise awareness and assure that Bergen County Residents of all ages who need resources for mental health or substance use disorders have access to information and care regardless of ability to pay.

The Bergen County Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services aims to raise awareness that mental illness and substance use are diseases, not choices.

If you or a loved one need help with a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis, call or text 988. In an emergency, call 911.