RESOURCES AND INFORMATION:

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Latest UPDATES FOR ALL BERGEN COUNTY RESIDENTS: 

BERGEN COUNTY RESOURCES

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The 2020 Census Complete Count 

Since we all have a bit of time on our hands please take a few moments to complete the 2020 Census because YOU COUNT!!!  The 2020 Census is not only critical to our County of Bergen and to the State of New Jersey but is paramount to the folks that embrace and count on Services that are provided through these channels. Please take a few minutes to complete the Census by clicking here (www.2020census.gov) and kindly pass on the word.

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Tax Filing Deadline Changed:

FEDERAL

NEW JERSEY

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What you need to know:

Economic Impact Payment ( Stimulus Package)

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NEW JERSEY-COVID-19 Information Hub:

Call (General COVID-19 Questions): 2-1-1 (7a-11p)

Call (Medical COVID-19 Questions): 1-800-962-1253 (24/7)

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Where to get a coronavirus test in N.J.? (4/3/20)

 

Employmnet 

State of New Jersey COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal

 

Unemployment

New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development

 Please download the COVID-19 Scenarios & Benefits Flier from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and visit the following website for more information: 

https://myunemployment.nj.gov/

 

Has your job been impacted?

New Jersey has among the most comprehensive Earned Sick Leave, Temporary Disability, and Family Leave Insurance laws in the country, which cover all employees – full-time, part-time, temporary and seasonal. Please download the COVID-19 Scenarios & Benefits Flier from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development and visit the following website for more information: https://www.nj.gov/labor/worker-protections/earnedsick/covid.shtml

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If you need food or financial assistance:

If you and/or your family are in need of food or financial assistance, you may be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), and/or General Assistance (GA):

https://www.njhelps.org/

 

If you need help paying home energy bills:

The Home Energy Assistance Program helps very low-income residents with their heating and cooling bills, and makes provisions for emergency heating system services and emergency fuel assistance within the Home Energy Assistance Program: 

https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/hea.html

 

If you need help paying the rent:

The State Rental Assistance Program provides rental assistance grants. To get more information and determine your eligibility, visit: 

https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/srap.html

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If you are caring for someone with special needs:  NJHS has guidance for those caring for people with developmental disabilities: https://nj.gov/humanservices/coronavirus.html

Learn What the Coronavirus Response Act Means For You 

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Stuck at home? Here is a list of virtual tours:  Zoos, Museums and Landmarks Online Tours

COVID- 19

We are here for YOU!