Bergen County Justice Center

Established in 1967, Bergen County Community Action Partnership is a specialty program that serves local governments, private sector entities and the low-income group. The agency offers a range of programs to assist poor, homeless people, substance abusers, children, senior citizens and foreign born individuals. It also maintains partnerships with various social service, mental health and municipal, and county and state agencies. Through its crisis services division, Bergen County Community Action Partnership provides shelter, food and case management services to homeless adults and families. In addition, the agency offers housing support services, basic education, employment training and permanent job placement services. The agency maintains a location in Hackensack, N.J.

Volunteer Center of Bergen County, based in Hackensack, N.J., was founded in 1966 by the Junior League of Bergen County and a group of concerned community representatives. It works with more than 500 private and public nonprofit agencies in and around Bergen County and maintains a database with various volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups. The center coordinates a number of services, specifically for nonprofit agencies of various types, including small grassroot organizations, municipal and government entities and local chapters of national nonprofits and international organizations. Its services include recruitment and referral of volunteers, including board members and professional development for volunteer directors through the Volunteer Management Institute, customized training for professional staff and volunteers and consultation on nonprofit management.

The Bergen County Workforce Development Board (Bergen WDB) is a collaborative organization that connects businesses, job seekers, and partners to support employment and training needs. With a focus on maintaining a workforce system that provides quality training and access to jobs, Bergen WDB ensures that the local community possesses the necessary skills to meet the demands of high-demand sectors. They offer a range of services, including talent recruitment, training programs, and resources for businesses, as well as job search assistance, resume writing, and education and training opportunities for job seekers. Bergen WDB also provides specialized support for individuals with disabilities, displaced homemakers, veterans, justice-involved clients, mature workers, and youth. Through their vocational rehabilitation services, they help individuals with disabilities achieve employment outcomes consistent with their abilities. The displaced homemaker program supports those who need to return to the workforce as the primary source of household income. Veterans receive priority referral to job and training opportunities, while young adults out of school can access employment and training services. Bergen WDB also assists individuals with barriers to employment and offers programs for mature workers seeking economic independence through work.Generated from the website