The Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC) is appointed by the County Board of Commissioners and advises the Commissioners regarding human service needs within the County. The Human Services Advisory Council is comprised of providers, interested citizens, and consumers of all types of human services. Membership is prescribed by NJAC 10:2-1.3, which is the State of New Jersey regulations for County HSACs. The Cumberland County HSAC is comprised of voting members with non-voting representation from county and state representatives.

All HSAC meetings are open to the public with participation encouraged. Meetings are used for planning, networking, educating and advising individuals and agencies throughout the county.

The Cumberland County HSAC is responsible for:

• Planning for human services for all county residents.

• Allocating funding based on planning results and prioritized needs.

• Implementing and/or promoting programs to meet identified results.

• Monitoring grants and funding streams to ensure contract compliance and quality service provision.

• Working closely with the Comprehensive Emergency Assistance System (CEAS) Committee to plan for and monitor homeless and at-risk services.

• Publishing the bilingual "HELP/AYUDA Guide" with nearly 500 listings of agencies.

 

Funded Programs

Bettie’s Way Foundation, Personal Care and Hygiene Bags: The program aims to improve the health, dignity, and well-being of children, adults and families who may be experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, or crisis situations by providing access to essential personal care and hygiene products. The program will distribute care packages containing hygiene and personal care items to community members in need through direct outreach and collaboration with local service agencies.

Contact 856-558-3477 bettiesway22@gmail.com

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland and Salem Counties, Community, Site-Based and Peer-to Peer Mentoring: The program enables volunteer mentors to meet with children and youth in Cumberland County that are matched and professionally supported in site and community settings to provide emotional support and encouragement. Mentors ignite the power and promise of each child and youth they are matched with.

Contact 856-692-0916 – agency@southjerseybigs.org

Boys & Girls Clubs of Cumberland County, Power Hour / Project LEARN: The program is held at the Boys & Girls Clubs in Vineland and is an out-of-school program that boosts academic performance of young people (ages 6-18).

Contact 856-696-4190 – cvolker@vinelandbgc.org

Commercial Township School District, Afterschool Program: The program takes place within Commercial Township School to assist in providing a quality afterschool program, keeping youth safe and secure until parents are out of work.

Contact 856-785-2333 ext. 2118– matthew.mingin@commercialschools.org

Cumberland County Division of Employment and Training, Transportation Assistance: The program assists in two ways; through distribution of Uber and Gas cards to families that are in need and referred by a community agency and by contributing to the operations of the “To Work” Transportation system. The system includes the Greater Bridgeton Area Transit, Landis Avenue Express, Vineland Industrial Park Shuttle, and Millville Area Connectors. Contact cbullock@ccoel.org Resources for Independent Living, Strong Foundations @ The Park: Programming consists of multiple cycles of Family Circle Nights, youth activity support, along with case management and navigation from one of the RIL Family Support Navigators. The program seeks to support and empower families through shared meals, parenting support, and meaningful time together.

Contact 856-825-0255 ext. 210– support@rilnj.org

Rural Development, Keeping Families Together: Services are designed to promote healing, health, physical, mental, and emotional stability for all members of the family unit while residing at the Cumberland Family Shelter. Services include family-focused and life skills workshops, family and child-centered activities, along with transportation services for families to access off-site appointments and activities.

Contact 856-327-3143 – info@ruraldevelopmentcorp.com