Human Services Department

The County Department of Human Services is committed to implementing, coordinating and improving the system of human services through the use of federal, state and county funds. At the county level, the office serves as the grants management office through which many statewide initiatives are operationalized. The funding streams, administered by entities and departments with whom we work, are as follows:

• NJ Department of Human Services
• NJ Division of Mental Health Services
• NJ Division of Youth and Family Services 
• NJ Department of Children and Families 
• NJ Juvenile Justice Commission 
• NJ Department of Health and Senior Services, and
• Many care provider agencies and entities

State regulations require that there be local advisory committees of providers and concerned citizens established to assist in plan development, resource allocation and program monitoring. Often through the committees and boards Requests for Proposals (RFPs) are issued by the department for a new service. The advisory bodies are listed below. Please click below for additional information.

Mental Health Board

The Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC)

The Youth Services  Advisory Council (YSAC)

The County Inter-Agency Coordinating Council (CIACC)