RESOURCES AND INFORMATION:

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Latest UPDATES FOR ALL BERGEN COUNTY RESIDENTS: 

BERGEN COUNTY RESOURCES

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Tax Filing Deadline:

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