The Department of Human Services is an umbrella social service agency concerned with the planning and funding services for the county’s disadvantaged and homeless citizens.

Programs operate out of four divisions:

• Division of Youth Services
• Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
• Division of Community Outreach and Family Services
• Division of Workforce Development

Services

• IDRC
• Hope One Van
• Opioid Fatality Review Team (OFRT)
• Mental Health Education 
• Youth Detention Alternatives
• Mobile Food Pantry
• TANF Transportation
• Permanent Supportive Housing (CoC)

Human Services Advisory Boards

• Impact Passaic
• Human Services Advisory Committee (HSAC)
• Emergency Food Provider Coalition
• Mental Health Board
• Local Advisory Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (LACADA)
• Professional Advisory Committee (PAC/PACADA)
• Children’s Interagency Coordinating Council (CIACC)
• County Alliance Steering Subcommittee (CASS)
• Opioid Fatality Review Team (OFRT)
• Opioid Advisory Board
• Workforce Development Board
• Passaic County Interagency Council on Homelessness
• Youth Services Commission

Vision

The vision of the Passaic County Department of Human Services is that all residents will experience social equity, equal rights, and access to the services and supports they need to be successful individuals, family and community members.

Mission

To provide fiscally responsible solutions in meeting the human services needs of residents across the life span. We do this by applying our professional expertise and leadership to:

• Serve as a resource hub for human services
• Identify human service needs of residents
• Marshall and facilitate alliances and planning groups to address residents needs
• Provide access to funds for service providers
• Analyze and advocate for policies to drive service effectiveness and efficiencies
• Enhance communication with and among providers and stakeholders

Guiding Principles

• DHS is committed to racial and social equity and justice in its planning, operations and programs.
• DHS values the opportunity to elevate resident voices and use data to drive decision-making and positively impact the lives of residents.
• DHS advocates for systems to improve residents’ quality of life.
• DHS recognizes the importance of working effectively with all levels of government, and the entire human services community.
• DHS is committed to efficiency and customer satisfaction in its operations.
• DHS serves as responsible stewards of public funds.
• DHS is committed to continuous monitoring and improvement  of our contracted services.