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.

Do You Have Something Great to Offer?

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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

2025-2026 Community Resource
Development Funds Announcement

October 18, 2024 – Ocean Partnership for Children’s 2025-2026 Community Resource Development Funds Request for Proposals (RFP) for Community Resource Development Funds to promote and develop new, additional, and/or unique resources to address an unmet or under-served need in Ocean County is now live. Proposals are due by December 20, 2024. Please contact Katie Colhoun at info@opc_admin with any questions.

Click here for the full RFP and application

2025-2026 Ocean CRD Funds RFP Important Dates

• 10/30/2024 Bidder’s Meeting/Q&A Recording

• 12/20/2024 (Friday by 12pm) RFPs Due to OPC

• 1/8/2025 (Wednesday, 2pm) RFP Presentations

• 2/28/2025 Local CRD Fund RFP selection due to CSOC

• 5/16/2025 CSOC issues CRD Funding Approval

• 7/1/2025 CRD Funded Projects implementation

Past Awardees

  • 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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