Description:
English as a Second Language (ESL) program will serve the Korean population 60+ in Bergen County and provide ESL instruction for survival English, English instruction for the communication of health related issues to medical personnel, and citizenship English.
Benefits Counseling and screenings will be provided to the underserved senior population of Bergen County in need of assistance. Services will be provided at the East Rutherford Senior Center, the Pilgrim Church in Paramus, and the Korean American Senior Citizens' offices in Palisades Park. Counselors will also accompany senior to offices for Medicaid, Social Security, local government agencies, housing buildings, etc.