Join us for a festive celebration of art, community, friends, and music at the Two River campus. Enjoy live music, local vendors, artisans, hot cocoa, crafts, and activities for kids. Plus, meet Red Bank community partners sharing information and resources. It's the perfect way to check off your gift list!

This isn’t your typical after-school program—we offer homework help, exciting field trips, lessons in math & science, hands-on experiments, computer programming, snacks + dinner, with academic enrichment to help you succeed. Transportation from MLK School to @BrookdaleCC is provided.

Are you struggling with getting your houseplants to thrive, or interested in learning some best practices? Join us for Houseplants 101, a new workshop geared to helping you grow (and manage!) your own indoor jungle.

Join us for the Asbury Park Housing Authority's 4th Annual Winter Wonderland on December 15th, 12-4 PM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Asbury Park, NJ. Enjoy free gifts, food, and kid activities. We're seeking vendors, donations, and sponsors to support families in Monmouth County. VisitAPHANJ.org.

Calling all case managers, navigators, outreach workers and discharge planners - get super connected! Join a new Lunch and Learn every 3rd Friday of the month.  Topic include: Engaging Consumers, Advocacy, Communication, Assessment and more!

Let's do some fun science experiments at the farm. We're going to do some chemical reactions and more, which might get messy but always super fun.

A Sensory Friendly Mass is designed for all families with children or adults diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or sensory sensitivities, or other disabilities. This is a regular Sunday Mass, with a flexible environment. After the Mass, we will join for a craft and refreshments.

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

Workshop that discusses self-care practices during pregnancy. Open to anyone living in Monmouth county, Spanish translation will be made available.

Teens ages 10-13 are invited to the Red Bank Family YMCA for fun and fitness with friends monthly starting Saturday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m.! Enjoy FREE access to the gymnasium, fitness floor, and swimming pool, plus free time and refreshments. 

Would you like to cook healthy, low-cost meals? Take home tasty meals for your family? Connect with the community? Learn new cooking skills? All ages, experience levels & cultures welcome! No cost to participants, food & supplies provided.

Middle and high school students passionate about civil rights and social justice are invited to participate. Participants in the youth competition will be invited to a roundtable discussion in 2025 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Law Against Discrimination (LAD), the first state civil rights statute to go into effect in the country.  

Join us at Lunch Break for free, no experience necessary, playwriting workshops, including story sharing, dinners, and performances, open to Monmouth County adults age 21 and older. Participants will see their plays performed by professional actors in front of family, friends, and community members.

Attendees will leave with actionable insights into protecting the rights of youth with disabilities and fostering inclusive educational environments that prioritize rehabilitation and success.

Join an informative workshop on adoption, birth parent counseling, child abuse prevention, foster care, early childhood, and parenting services. Gain insights into pre- and post-natal care and family support. Open to all Monmouth & Ocean County families, offered in English and Spanish.

Current literature regarding the evaluation and treatment of patients with traumatically induced disorders of consciousness (DOC) will be addressed, in addition to the definitions and evaluation of the spectrum of DOC. Common complications that can slow or arrest recovery are considered. Updated practice guidelines and recommendations for diagnoses and care and treatment strategies for DOC will be reviewed. Objectives: Participants will be able to discuss: Definitions of the spectrum of disorders of consciousness (DOC); Outcomes after DOC; Updated practice guidelines for the management of patients with disorders of consciousness; Recommendations for programs caring for patients with DOC. Presenter: Dr. Brian Greenwald

Come join us for a festive Holiday Party at the MOCEANS Center for Independent Living! Get ready for a night of fun, laughter, and good company. This in-person event will be filled with music, crafts, trivia, a sing-a-long and an ugly sweater contest! Mark your calendars and get ready to spread some holiday magic!

Learn how to transform your relationship with your child using the groundbreaking "3 A's of Parenting" approach. How to Avoid common parenting mistakes. What Adjustments can be made to improve your current parenting style. How to Affirm the greatness that exists within your child.

Afternoon of play to promote early childhood development, focusing on cognitive, physical, social, and emotional skills. The event is for children ages 2 months to 5 years and includes a free developmental screening. Open to anyone with children living in Monmouth County

Join us every Friday night for Community Dinner at the Lunch Break Community Kitchen! All are welcome!

Oceans Family Success Center is partnering with Living Word Christian Fellowship to bring toys to our community! Please register by December 18th!

In this webinar, we will discuss the various challenges individuals with mild, moderate, or severe brain injuries may encounter, and how tailored approaches can address each person's unique needs. This presentation will also provide an opportunity for open discussion on the mental health difficulties that can arise after brain injury, along with strategies and techniques that may offer support and improvement. Presenter: Joshua Cohen, PhD

Calling all maternal healthcare providers, advocates, and community leaders! Join us for New Jersey’s Statewide Perinatal Risk Assessment Forum to learn, connect, and collaborate on addressing perinatal substance use. No registration needed!

This presentation explores the multifaceted role of a caregiver. In this presentation, we will address common challenges such as burnout, stress, apathy, and behavioral issues. We will explore potential strategies for self-care and time management, which are essential for maintaining personal well-being and preventing burnout. Additionally, we will cover practical issues such as medical and financial decision-making and planning ahead. Caregivers will be equipped with practical tools and insights to enhance their caregiving experience and sustain their own health and wellbeing. Presenter: Elizabeth Van Roten, MSW, LCSW

We will discuss the potential for changes in physical, cognitive, emotional, and social functioning after brain injury and how these impact current and new relationships. We will highlight the importance of communication in expressing wants, needs, and expectations to navigate new or existing relationships. Individuals can be conflicted about what to say or whether to share information about their brain injury when meeting new people. We will explore this personal decision about how much to disclose. Health care providers will learn ways to sensitively discuss relationships and intimacy after brain injury. Survivors and families will learn strategies to ask their providers for information on intimate relationships. Presenter: Kathryn Murray, Psy.D.

Understanding how to recognize the difference between depression and the normal ups and downs in life The presentation will be interactive with strategies to combat those feelings Presenter: Dr. Yolanda Hawkins-Rodgers, LLC Licensed psychologist The workshop will be delivered via Zoom Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88308586864 Meeting ID: 883 0858 6864

In this webinar, we will discuss: Prevalence of traumatic brain injury in service members and veterans; Current screening methods and guidelines regarding return to duty for active service members; Acute, subacute, and chronic symptoms that may arise from injury; Current guidelines for management and wellness, as well as available resources for service members/veterans and their caregivers. Presenter: Jenieve Guevarra, MD