Help we can offer right now:

National Emergency Grant (NEG) for Hurricane Irene:
For application click here.
For more information, please call 201-968-0200 extension 4066

Credit Counseling:
Available by appointment (201-342-2323).

1st Stop:
Benefits assessment and counseling are available by appointment (call 201-488-5100) Monday through Friday.

Home Energy Assistance:
Applications for USF, TRUE Program and NJ Shares accepted year-round. Please call 201-968-0200 extension 7008. Please click here for eligibility guidelines.

LIHEAP applications are available now for the 2011-2012 heating season.

Weatherization:
Applications accepted year-round. Please call 201-968-0200 extension 7050.

Adult Education & Training:

New Americans:
Citizenship classes are held every Monday and Wednesday from 12:30 to 2:30. Counseling, help with translations and referrals are available by appointment (201-366-1020 extension 2040).

Financial Literacy Classes:
The next session of classes will start in February.

For more information:

201-968-0200

English as a Second Language:
Classes are underway. The next cycle of classes will begin in April.

201-366-1020, ext. 2040

Vocational Training classes:
The classes for our vocational training tracts of Customer Service and Cooking started in November. The next cycle starts January 10th, 2012.

201-366-1020, ext. 2040

Pathways to Health:
The next session will begin at the end of January, 2012.

201-366-1020, ext. 2040

Weatherization Training Classes
The next session will begin at the end of January, 2012.

201-366-1020, ext. 2040

Waiting list opportunities:

Head Start:
We currently have openings. Applications are being processed at 263 Lafayette Ave, Cliffside Park, NJ

Early Head Start:
While all our slots are currently filled, openings occur regularly, and we encourage you to complete an application and be placed on the waiting list.

For more information please call 201-366-1020, extension 2135.

2011 Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Eligibility Guidelines:

Bergen County resident whose household’s income is equal to or less than 50 percent of the Area Median Income (for a single person, no more than $32,300 annually; for a family of 4, no more than $46,100) AND is either homeless or at risk of losing their housing (have an eviction notice). Applicant must also lack the financial resources and support networks to identify immediate housing or remain in existing housing. Please note that the program will only assist persons who can remain stably housed. (Back to Top)

2010-2011 Low-income Home Energy Assistance Eligibility Guidelines:

To be eligible for LIHEAP benefits, the applicant household must be responsible for home heating or cooling costs, either directly or included in the rent; and have gross income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. The chart below gives specific monthly gross income maximums for FFY 2011. Persons who live in public housing and/or receive rental assistance are not eligible unless they pay for their own heating/cooling costs directly to the fuel supplier. The amount of the LIHEAP heating benefit is determined by income, household size, fuel type, and heating region. This year, the medically necessary cooling assistance benefit is set at $160.

LIHEAP and USF Programs
Monthly Pre-tax Income Limits - FFY 2012
11/1/2011 - 10/31/2012

Household Size	USF Program	LIHEAP Program
1	$1,589	$1,815
2	$2,146	$2,452
3	$2,703	$3,089
4	$3,260	$3,725
5	$3,817	$4,362
6	$4,374	$4,999
7	$4,931	$5,635
8	$5,488	$6,272
9	$6,045	$6,909
10	$6,602	$7,333
11	$7,159	$7,485
12	$7,716	$7,638
If more than 12, add:	$557 for each person	$153 for each person

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Applicants for the TRUE Energy Assistance must meet all of the following criteria:

Size	1 Person	2 Person	3 Person	4 Person	5 Person	6 Person	7 Person	8 Person	9 Person
Minimum Annual Income	$21,792	$29,436	$37,080	$44,712	$52,356	$60,000	$67,632	$75,276	$82,920
Maximum Annual Income	$55,578	$67,967	$83,091	$100,252	$106,966	$116,834	$113,679	$127,107	$133,821

Income Guidelines as of November 1, 2011

1)Demonstrate that gas and/or electric account is currently 45 days or more past due and/or have received a disconnection notice.
2) Demonstrate that 4 payments of at least $25 each have been made within the past 6 months onto the gas and electric account. At least 3 of those payments should have been made 30 days prior to the date of application.
3) Must not currently be receiving or have received any benefit through the USF and/or HEA programs in the last twelve months before the date of submitting a TRUE application.
4) Utility service must be connected.
5) All required documentation must be provided with the completed application. Any applications that are missing any required documentation will NOT be processed.

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