Ocean Partnership for Children

Ocean Partnership for Children Ocean Partnership for Children’s (OPC) mission is to enhance the well-being of youth and their families through natural and community supports.

Happy Pride Month! 🌈At OPC, we celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community this month and all year long. Pride is a time ...
06/03/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈
At OPC, we celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community this month and all year long. Pride is a time to honor authenticity, connection, and the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and supported.

Come visit us at Toms River Pride on June 13 from 1–7 PM! Stop by our table for giveaways, resources, and information about our programs and services.

🌟 Spotlight 🌟This week, we’re proud to highlight one of OPC’s founding Board Members, Anthony Harold!With a distinguis...
06/02/2026

🌟 Spotlight 🌟
This week, we’re proud to highlight one of OPC’s founding Board Members, Anthony Harold!

With a distinguished career in behavioral health and healthcare leadership, Tony has served in roles ranging from senior supervisor at Ocean County Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS) to Vice President of Behavioral Health Services and later Vice President of Corporate Compliance for RWJBarnabas Health. His extensive experience in behavioral health, outpatient services, healthcare compliance, and organizational leadership continues to be an invaluable asset to our organization!
 
In addition to his service on OPC’s Board, Tony is an active member of our Executive, QA/Corporate Compliance/Technology, and Marketing/Fundraising Committees, helping to guide and strengthen our mission in multiple ways.
 
👉 Swipe to learn more about what excites Tony about serving on OPC’s Board and discover a fun fact about him!

Ocean Partnership for Children is proud to announce we’ve been awarded grant funding for the 2026 Summer Expansion Progr...
06/01/2026

Ocean Partnership for Children is proud to announce we’ve been awarded grant funding for the 2026 Summer Expansion Program from the New Jersey Youth Justice Commission, Department of Law and Public Safety and the Governor’s Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Committee. The funding will be supporting our summer extension of the Youth Empowerment Program, offering free summer workshops open to all youth in Ocean County. See flyers for details and email [email protected] with any questions! ☀️

Register for one or many workshops here: https://form.jotform.com/261324577228157

05/29/2026

As comes to a close, our OPC staff are sharing some of the coping skills that help them stay grounded, manage stress, and support their well-being. 💚🧠

What coping skill works best for you? Share it below! ⬇️

🎨✨ Our Mindful Creations Final Showcase was a celebration of creativity, self-expression, and the incredible talent of t...
05/28/2026

🎨✨ Our Mindful Creations Final Showcase was a celebration of creativity, self-expression, and the incredible talent of the youth in our community. We are so proud of all the hard work, growth, and artwork shared throughout this creative arts group for high school-aged youth!

A huge thank you to our amazing facilitators: Olivia Stragapede, Jessica Urrutia & Marilyn Glass for the time, care, and dedication they poured into creating a supportive and inspiring space for our youth each week. Your passion and encouragement made this experience so meaningful. 💙 Swipe through to see some of the incredible artwork and moments from the showcase!

Also, huge thanks to The Provident Bank Foundation as their grant helped provide transportation assistance for youth to participate in the group!

Stay tuned, we’ll be offering FREE summer workshop opportunities for youth in the community soon! ☀️🎭🎨

Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the opportunity to connect with so many members of our community through local tablin...
05/26/2026

Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the opportunity to connect with so many members of our community through local tabling events across Ocean County. 💙

We always enjoy getting out into the community to share more about our mission, our services, and the support available for youth and families. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, ask questions, and learn more about OPC!

Be sure to follow us to see where we’ll be next, we look forward to continuing to connect with our community all summer long.✨

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and reflec...
05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and reflective Memorial Day weekend! 🇺🇸

This , we’re highlighting the impact behind the numbers. 💚 From helping youth remain safely at home and engaged in scho...
05/21/2026

This , we’re highlighting the impact behind the numbers. 💚 From helping youth remain safely at home and engaged in school, to reducing involvement with the juvenile justice system and strengthening family experiences, these outcomes reflect the power of community-based care and connection.

Every statistic represents a young person, a family, and a future filled with more hope and opportunity. Thank you to our dedicated staff, partners, and families for being part of the journey.

It’s ✨This week, we’re spotlighting one of our newest Board Members, Troy Ewen, who joined OPC’s Board 3 months ago an...
05/19/2026

It’s ✨
This week, we’re spotlighting one of our newest Board Members, Troy Ewen, who joined OPC’s Board 3 months ago and serves on our Finance & Investment Committee!

As a Community Bank Ambassador with OceanFirst Bank, he is passionate about supporting local communities and building strong partnerships across New Jersey, values that align closely with OPC’s mission 💙. We’re grateful to have his leadership, insight, and commitment helping guide our organization forward.

➡️ Swipe to learn more about what excited Troy about joining OPC’s Board and a fun fact about him!

Address

36 Washington Street
Toms River, NJ
08753

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(732) 202-1585

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