The Department of Human Services was established in 1987 to provide services in
support of individuals and families. A skilled professional staff works within six divisions
to provide services that include clinical, residential, and correction services for youth, coordination of childcare, domestic violence intervention, information and referral, counseling, and assistance. The department also contracts with over 50 community-based agencies to provide specialized services to residents in need.

The Division of Veterans Services was established to provide resident veterans and their dependents with information and assistance in obtaining earned entitlements from federal, state, and local governments, as well as any that are available from the private
sector.

Bergen County Division of Senior Services (DSS) was established as the primary planning, coordinating, and funding agency for senior programs and services, promoting the well-being, health, and independence of Bergen County’s 220,000 older adults. The Division targets especially those vulnerable and in greatest social and economic need and prepares for the rapid growth of the senior population and the continued increase in longevity and diversity.

The mission of Special Child Health Services is to enhance the capacity of families to meet the developmental and health related needs of children from birth to age 21 who have delays or disabilities by providing education and support services.

The mission of the Division of Child Care resources is to strengthening Bergen County
Families, connecting them with quality, inclusive child care, and supporting the childcare
community with education and training.

At Alternatives to Domestic Violence (ADV), they envision a Bergen County where all persons, families, and communities are able to access and thrive in safe, equitable, and autonomous relationships.

The Bergen County Division of Disability Services was established to address and serve the needs of persons with disabilities. The division assists Bergen County residents with disabilities to achieve their full potential, to realize their full involvement and/or inclusion in all aspects of everyday living, and to promote community-based living options.

The Bergen County Division of Family Guidance provides clinical, residential, educational,
correctional, case management, and monitoring services to at-risk children, adolescents, and families, particularly those who are otherwise unable to receive needed services. It is Bergen County's resource for youth and families in need.

The Homeless Family Services 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.