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How Do Welfare Services Work?

The old "County Welfare Office" is long a thing of the past. Today's Division of Welfare is at the center of a set of services that help people get the skills and support they need to become self-sufficient, dramatically lowering the number of cash assistance recipients in Hudson County. This episode explains how it all works.

Partnering for Progress: The Division of Housing & Community Development

Developing partnerships with other government agencies and 3rd party non-profits helps the HC Division of Housing & Community Development deliver innovative solutions for residents. A partnership with PACO http://pacoagency.org , underway this month, keeps low-income kids safe from a still too common health hazard. Randi Moore, Division Chief for Housing & Community Development explains.

Think of them as ”Management Consultants for Inclusion”: The HC Office of Business Opportunity

Hudson's set-aside ordinance helps women, minority, and veteran-owned enterprises do business with county government. The HC Office of Business Opportunity (HCOBO) employs aggressive networking, supportive consultation, and a growing presence on social media to expand the pool of qualified vendors. The HCOBO's Director Jermaine Pharmes explains.

How Does The HC Open Space Trust Work?

The Hudson County Open Space Trust—how it was created, how it is funded, how it funds projects, and examples of some of the many projects it has supported.

New Substance Use Task Force: Combatting a Stubborn Problem by Coordinating Resources

The new, multi-agency Substance Use Task Force will coordinate resources to more effectively combat the stubborn problem of substance use in Hudson County.

Watchdogs with Bite: The HC Office of Consumer Protection

Staff from the Hudson County Office of Consumer Protection discuss how they help residents who have been the victims of fraud or abuse in the marketplace.

The HC Office of Veterans Affairs: Evolving to Do More

Coordinator of the Hudson County Office of Veterans Affairs, Joann Northgrave, discusses how the former "Office of Veterans Internments" has evolved to meet the needs of our local vets and their families.

Hudson County Health & Human Services Happenings

 Hudson County Director of Health & Human Services Darice Toon discusses a range of initiatives and describes the upcoming DHHS Community Resources Fair.