News Update - July 2, 2024

MonmouthResourceNet distributes our weekly update to increase the awareness of resources available for the residents of Monmouth County. These resources are free or funded by a variety of sources such as Medicaid, Private Insurance, and Out-of-Pocket pay.

Events

Monmouth ACTS in My Community @ 180 Turning Lives Around Family Justice Center

Monday, July 1, 2024. 9:00 AM. FREEHOLD.

Monmouth County residents can connect with a Division of Social Services (DSS) representative at 180 Turning Lives Around Family Justice Center, Freehold: Mondays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m

Become a Substitute or a Family Child Care Provider & Start a Business!

Monday, July 8, 2024. 10:00 AM. FREEHOLD.

Child Care Resources and Community Affairs &Resource Center invite you to learn the steps to become a substitute or a Family Child care Provider and start a business! This will be a morning of advice, learning, and opportunity. Light refreshments will be available.

Nutritionist from Monmouth Medical Center Visits Lunch Break

Wednesday, July 10, 2024. 10:00 AM. RED BANK.

Maria Jose, a bilingual dietician from Monmouth Medical Center, joins us once a month in our Your Choice Pantry from 10am to 12pm to provide information on nutrition and healthy eating. Bring your questions!

Touch A Truck Event

Wednesday, July 10, 2024. 6:30 PM. NEPTUNE.

Get up close and see Neptune Township and other large vehicles at this free event! The rain date is July 11th.

Parenting 101

Thursday, July 11, 2024. 5:30 PM. LEONARDO.

Come join the Bayshore Family Success Center in a class via Zoom that can help you be the best parent you can be! The topics for these classes will be (7/11): Listening & Talking to Young Children, and (7/25): Helping your child learn to cooperate. (Meeting ID: 889 6714 8101)

Crafts with Cara

Monday, July 15, 2024. 4:00 PM. VIRTUAL.

Join Cara via Zoom. Parents must pick up the supplies for their child/children and Bayshore Family Success Center will provide all the materials you will need.

Senior Law Day - Information for Older Adults

Tuesday, July 16, 2024. 9:30 AM. VIRTUAL.

Join us on July 16th to explore and learn more about navigating the key legal issues facing older adults such as estate planning, long-term care, and home care options. This free informational session will take place virtually and at the NJ Law Center. Register to attend at njsbf.org.

Seashell Painting

Tuesday, July 16, 2024. 10:00 AM. ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS.

Come join the Bayshore Family Success Center at Popamora Point in Atlantic Highlands to find seashells to paint! We will provide all the supplies you will need to decorate your hand-picked shell. To RSVP, email familysuccess@ymcanj.org or call 732.497.3811.

MAC JAZZ ORCHESTRA featuring vocalist Claudia Perry

Tuesday, July 16, 2024. 7:00 PM. MIDDLETOWN.

Join Middletown Arts Center for the start of Middletown's Free Concert series!

Monmouth Acts In My Community @ Lunch Break's Community Kitchen

Wednesday, July 17, 2024. 9:30 AM. RED BANK.

Monmouth Acts will be joining us with an income benefits specialist to assist with applications and inquiries to SNAP, NJ FamilyCare, TANF/NJ & GA. There will also be a social worker that can help with Emergency Housing/Emergency Housing Screening, Family Support and Case Management.

Save the Date

Monmouth County Fair

Wednesday, July 24 - July 28, 2024. FREEHOLD.

Packed with excitement, the Monmouth County Fair features live entertainment, 4-H shows & exhibits, the Park System's exhibit Manasquan Reservoir - Nature in Your Neighborhood, opening night fireworks (weather permitting), and more!


Resources

Dad to Dad Virtual Support Group

Tuesdays, 7:30 PM. VIRTUAL

This FREE program is provided by Georgia State University School of Public Health in partnership with Child Care Resources. Learn side-by-side how to be the best dad you can be. Join us from the comfort of your own home. Tuesdays, online via Zoom. We value your time. Attend 6-8 groups and receive a $125 Amazon E-Gift card. 

Caregivers Workshop

Second Tuesdays 7:00 PM.

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or other related Dementia? Find comfort, camaraderie, and support with others on a similar journey. The group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 7 - 8pm. 

Grown In Monmouth Camp

Grown in Monmouth Camp is a partnership between Grown in Monmouth and the Park System. Campers explore multiple county parks such as Historic Longstreet Farm and Turkey Swamp Park as well as our local farms including Kula Urban Farm, Battlefield Orchards, and Allaire Community Farm. Campers cultivate an appreciation for fresh food and local agriculture.

Monmouth County Introduces Wellness Transportation Program for Residents

In collaboration with EZ Ride, the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has created a free wellness transportation program for Monmouth County residents. Medical, wellness, and nutrition appointments include doctor, dentist, therapist, pharmacy and lab work, grocery store, food pantry, farmers market, etc. For more information, please call 732-431-7448 or email MCTransportCoordinator@co.monmouth.nj.us.

Monmouth County's Mobile County Connection

The Monmouth County Clerk has joined with the County Sheriff and the County Surrogate to deliver the services of their constitutional offices directly into communities across Monmouth County. The Mobile County Connection goes on the road and visits several municipalities, libraries, and senior communities throughout the year. Staff from the three County government offices are housed in a large mobile command center to provide information and services to residents.

Monmouth ACTS Navigation System - 732-683-8959

The Warm Line serves as one point of entry for residents to be connected to any human service provider in the County, without needing to make multiple calls. Available Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.

MonmouthCares in partnership with Monmouth ACTS maintains this list of community organizations to enhance public access to information about human service resources available to Monmouth County residents. The inclusion of any organization, agency, or service on this list does not imply or constitute an endorsement or recommendation, nor does exclusion imply disapproval. MonmouthCares and Monmouth ACTS neither guarantee nor makes any representations as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this list. MonmouthCares and Monmouth ACTS do not claim responsibility for any actions taken by any of the organizations or agencies included in this list. Under no circumstances shall MonmouthCares or Monmouth ACTS be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages which may result in any way from the use of the information contained in this list. Monmouth ACTS does not claim responsibility for any actions taken by any of the organizations or agencies included in this list. Under no circumstances shall Monmouth ACTS be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, punitive, or consequential damages which may result in any way from the use of the inform

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