The Division of Child and Youth Services under the Department of Human Services:

• Coordinates the Youth Services Commission that serves as the primary advisory body to the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners regarding issues related to youth at risk or involved in Family Court. Contact: Ellen Cohen, Administrator.732-866-3585
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• Operates the Juvenile Detention Alternatives program, which oversees House Arrest/Electronic Monitoring/Shelter Programs that serve juveniles referred by the Monmouth Vicinage, Family Division Judiciary. Contact: Ivan Kaplan, Director. 732-866-3688
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• Convenes the Children's Inter-Agency Coordinating Council (CIACC) which monitors and assesses the needs of children and adolescents with behavioral, emotional, developmental and intellectual needs. Mary Fowler, Coordinator. 732-308-3770 ext. 5401
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• Coordinates a public/private partnership which focuses on youth ages 9-17 years with an emphasis on upstream prevention to help youth avoid the juvenile justice system and mental health crisis.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Financial Counseling / Literacy Employment / Training Preparing for Adulthood

Last Updated: 04/24/25