You're invited to join the Monmouth and Ocean County Councils for Young Children (CCYC) for a series of informative and engaging events in February 2025. The CCYC is a working group of parents and community partners dedicated to making the community a healthier place to raise children. We meet monthly to share ideas and resources, with each session focusing on a different topic to support caregivers.

Here's the schedule for February:

February 4, 10:30 AM: Join our session on Child Passenger Safety in collaboration with the Brain Injury Alliance of NJ.Zoom Meeting Link.

February 11, 10:30 AM: Learn about Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders with the NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome & Associated Disorders, Inc.Zoom Meeting Link.

February 18, 10:30 AM-12 PM: Participate in Ready, Set, Play! at 301 Lexington Ave, Lakewood, NJ, in collaboration with The Lakewood Library.

February 25, 10:30 AM: Enjoy Bilingual Story Time at 28 E Main St., Freehold, NJ, in collaboration with The Freehold Public Library. Reading will be in English and Spanish.

Each meeting is an opportunity to become a stronger caregiver, learn about resources, share ideas, and make a difference in the community. For more information or to get involved, contact our Program Managers, Mary Beth DeBrito at 732-768-2630 or [email protected], and Elena Cappelluti at 732-977-7468 or [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook or join us on WhatsApp for updates. Together, we can build stronger connections for our children and their families.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults Seniors
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Clothing / Supplies / Furniture Food Pantry / Soup Kitchen Community Community Education Community Service
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health Mental Health Crisis / Safety Child Abuse / Neglect Crisis / Safety / Prevention Domestic Violence Suicide / Suicidal Ideation
Language Spoken	Spanish

Last Updated: 01/27/25