Community Resources For Families Strength and Resilience for Our Youth & Families

We encourage all agencies, community organizations, and local groups to participate in our growing network of care.

  • Recreational OrganizationsStrong, agile bodies support strong, agile minds.
  • Faith-based GroupsJoining hearts and sharing time together.
  • TherapistsGiving youth the chance to be heard and valued.
  • Mental Health ProvidersStabilizing young perspectives during challenging times.
  • Youth and Summer CampsConnecting with peers, connecting with nature.
  • Vocational ResourcesBuilding pride in learning a trade or doing a job.
  • Family CounselorsProtecting that which is the core of our community.

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Health & Well-Being Go Hand-in-Hand

If you specialize in providing healthcare services that help children and young adults with complex and multiple needs, please contact us today to be considered for a Memorandum of Understanding.

  • Intensive In-Home Services
  • Intensive In-Community Services
  • Behavioral Assistance Services
  • Individual Support Services
OPC Health Well Being Go Hand in Hand
OPC Health Well Being Go Hand in Hand

Community Resource Development Funds

October 20, 2025

Ocean Partnership for Children is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 Community Resource Development Funds Request for Proposals (RFP) for programs that promote and develop new, additional, and/or unique resources to address an unmet or under-served need in Ocean County. A maximum total of $67,697 is available to fund one or more projects. Funding is to be used for expansion or creation of resources available to Ocean County youth experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, intellectual, and substance use needs, and their families.

2026-2027 Community Resource Development Funds RFP Application

RFP Due Dates

  • 7/1/2026 CRD Funded Projects implementation
  • 10/20/2025 2026-2027 CRD Fund RFP Issued
  • 11/6/2025 (Thursday, 2pm) Bidder’s Meeting/Q&A (link to meeting)
  • 12/19/2025 (Friday by 12pm) RFPs Due to OPC
  • 1/8/2026 (Thursday, 2pm) RFP Presentations
  • 2/13/2026 Local CRD Fund RFP selection due to CSOC
  • 5/15/2026 CSOC issues CRD Funding Approval

Past Awardees

  • 2025 Girls on the Run Empowerment Program
  • 2024 Toms River Field of Dreams Two Special Needs Sensory Garden Beds
  • 2023 Hope Sheds Light Certified Peer Recovery Specialists for Adolescents, Weekly Support Groups & Recreation activities, Alternative Peer Support Group
  • 2022 Step Up Family Services Social Skills Groups,
    Sibling Support Groups, and Parent Support Groups.
  • 2018-2019 Society for Prevention of Teen Suicide Mental Health Crisis Toolkits, Silvercare Theraplay Training, and Mental Health Association of Ocean County Program Equipment.
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  • 2016-2017 Brick Teen Center.
  • 2015-2016 Ocean Mental Health Services Family Growth Program & Family Resource Network Get Fit Program 
  • 2014-2015 Catholic Charities Family Growth Program 
  • 2013-2014 MOCEANS Life Skills Training Program & Community YMCA Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Training
  • 2012-2013 Ocean Mental Health Services EMDR Clinician Training 
  • 2010-2011/2011- 2012 Lakewood Community Services Corporation Out-Patient Services 
  • 2007-2008 Ocean Mental Health Services Family Matters Transportation Program, MOCEANS Life Skills Training Program, Christ Episcopal Church Youth Health, Employment, and Counseling Program, & Ocean County Children’s Inter-Agency Coordinating Council Education Subcommittee Training Materials
  • 2006-2007 St Francis Play Attention & World Changing Awareness Ministries Mentoring Program 
  • 2005 Ocean Mental Health Services Theraplay Program & Children’s Home Society Respite Services
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