O.C.E.A.N., Inc.

03/16/2026

Join O.C.E.A.N., Inc. at Agency Day at the Ocean County Housing Resource Center, a community event bringing together organizations dedicated to connecting residents with valuable services and support.

Thursday, March 19
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
405 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ

Community members are invited to stop by, meet with local agencies, and learn about resources available for housing, social services, healthcare, employment, and more. Free meals and free haircuts will be available from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, and multiple organizations will be on site to provide information and assistance throughout the day.

We encourage anyone in the community who may benefit from available services to attend and connect with the agencies here to help.

03/16/2026

Utility Emergency Assistance program is now open!

Clients who need assistance must have a completed 2026 USFHEA application on file, along with a disconnection notice issued within the last 30 days.

https://dcaid.dca.nj.gov/en-US/

For more information or to get assistance with your application, please contact the HEA department directly.

03/16/2026

Supporting Children and Families Through Head Start

Access to early education helps build strong futures. O.C.E.A.N., Inc. has served hundreds of children and their families through Head Start and Early Head Start, helping young learners grow through education, health services, and family support.

Every enrolled child received both medical and dental exams, ensuring families had access to the resources needed to support healthy development and school readiness.

Through programs like Head Start, O.C.E.A.N., Inc. continues working to strengthen communities, support families, and promote long-term success for children across the region.

Learn more about programs and services at oceaninc.org.

03/13/2026

Preventing homelessness begins with early intervention and accessible support.

O.C.E.A.N., Inc.’s Homelessness Prevention services assist individuals and families facing housing instability by providing guidance, resources, and financial support when available. Our goal is to stabilize households before a crisis escalates and to help residents remain safely housed.

Stability today creates stronger outcomes for tomorrow.

03/12/2026

The following are verified warming centers for the Code Blue Alert, 4pm Thursday, March 12 through 8am Friday, March 13

03/12/2026

Caring for Kids has a full and exciting spring ahead.

Join us as we celebrate literacy at Dr. Seuss Day, recognize leadership at our Board Installation, raise awareness during Blue Ribbon / Pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention, and support growing families at our Community Baby Shower.

Each event reflects our commitment to strengthening families, educating parents, and creating safe, supportive spaces for children across Cape May County.

Mark your calendars and plan to join us.

For more information:
Caring for Kids
31 E Mechanic Street
Cape May Court House, NJ 08210
Phone: 609-675-5400

03/12/2026

03/12/2026

The Ocean County Board of Commissioners recently authorized the ex*****on of a shared services agreement with participating municipalities for the 2026 Child Restraint Grant Program. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office participates in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Child Passenger Safety Program with six municipalities (Berkeley Township, Brick Township, Lacey Township, Lakewood Township, Manchester Township and Ocean Township) to conduct Child Passenger Safety (CSP) events regularly throughout the County.

Certified CPS technicians assist parents, grandparents, caregivers and other interested parties with free instruction on how to correctly install and use the right car seats for their children. In addition, as part of the grant program the Sheriff’s Office purchases car seats to distribute to individuals in need, that attend a CPS Fitting Station Event.

🔗 To learn more about the program and to find out when the scheduled events are, visit: https://sheriff.co.ocean.nj.us/frmRegContent?ID=812b04cc-f8d5-46e8-ae02403f9ac8b4d0

03/12/2026

March towards spring with these fun and free sensory-friendly events for families with AUTISM or related developmental disabilities.

We have A LOT planned for April ( Autism Awareness Month💙) Save the date(s) . More info to come about these special events soon!

4/2 Trampoline Party
4/15 Lamb Camp🐑
4/19 Playland Castaway Cove wristband day🎢🎡🎠

Plus, get ready to kick off ADAPTIVE SKATEBOARDING season Saturday, April 11th.
Six sessions - upon City approval will be:
April 11, 18, 25 and
May 2, 16, 30
All Saturdays 10:30 to 12 at the Brigantine skatepark. All included - no pre-registration required. All free. 🛹🛴

Heartofsurfing.org

03/12/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱-𝗕𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻:
𝗥𝘂𝘁𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘂
Lacey Branch • Wednesday, March 18 • 11am
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://theoceancountylibrary.libnet.info/event/15415976

Learn how to start a vegetable garden from identifying the perfect plant placement to harvesting your crops using a raised bed for plantings. Presented by Rutgers Master Gardeners.

03/12/2026

Now Accepting Applications!

The 2026 Cape May County Commissioner’s Youth Art Program is here! Grants of up to $5,000 are available to support creative projects for local youth (ages 5–18).

Eligible projects can include:
Theater & dance
Music & songwriting
Visual arts & murals
Photography & digital media
Creative writing & more!

Deadline to apply: April 15, 2026
Apply now:
https://capemaycountynj.gov/1733/Commissioners-Youth-Art-Program

Questions: culture@co.cape-may.nj.us

Together, we can inspire creativity, encourage self-expression, and expand cultural opportunities for Cape May County’s young people.

03/12/2026

Empower your organization and those you serve through financial education. Attend our FREE Financial Literacy Workshop to learn how OceanFirst Bank can customize and deliver financial literacy solutions - register today at www.oceanfirstfdn.org!