Program Name: Bergen HEARTS

Address: 40 Passaic Street Hackensack NJ 07601

Contact Person: Sonia Aufiero

Contact Person: Supervisor

Contact Person: saufiero@bcbss.com

Phone: (201) 488-2525  x7508

Website: https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/hearts-homeless-family-services

Email: hearts@bcbss.com

Type of Services Provided: The mission is to assist Bergen County families who are experiencing a homeless emergency find and transition to a healthy, safe, and secure living environment while they build on their family’s strengths and develop the skills to overcome their family’s unique challenges in order to live independently in the community. We accomplish our mission by partnering with homeless families and community service providers in intense case management activities while engaging in advocacy efforts and leveraging interagency resources across Bergen County.

Group Activities: Coordinated entry for all homeless families, Temporary emergency shelter, BRIDGE housing for TANF-Only Families, referrals for community agencies.

Accept Medicaid: No