Ocean Partnership For Children

Day 2 of our #WomensHistoryMonth & #NationalSocialWorkMonth highlight featuring our Girls Empowerment Group facilitators! Shout-out to Jennifer Liscombe, Lead Facilitator, for her dedication and hard work on behalf of our Girls Empowerment Group throughout each session, it does not go unnoticed! ???? To learn more about our Girls Empowerment Group, visit: https://lnkd.in/eNZrHkBh

This #WomensHistoryMonth and #NationalSocialWorkMonth we are highlighting the hardworking facilitators of OPC’s Girls Empowerment Group. Thank you to facilitator Raquel Garcia, who feels women are extraordinary and deserve recognition just as everyone else! Follow along for more this month! ???? To learn more about our Girls Empowerment Group, visit: https://lnkd.in/eNZrHkBh

Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! This month we are celebrating the hardworking facilitators of OPC’s Girls Empowerment Group, stay tuned and read more here: https://lnkd.in/eC_ei5ad ??

SAVE THE DATE for the 2nd Annual Daniel Watkins Memorial Show on Saturday, April 19th at the VFW Post 10118 in Forked River! Proceeds will go to a scholarship fund for local high school seniors in Daniel’s name. Last year’s benefit helped 5 students with college, let’s help even more this year! And please remember, if you or a loved one are suffering, you are not alone. Ask for help. YOU ARE LOVED! ?? Dial 988 to be connected with the Suicide & Crisis lifeline.

THANK YOU to Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs for stopping by today and providing staff with some much needed puppy love! This was a great reprieve and opportunity for some self care ??????

OPC’s Mindful Creations youth group is now enrolling! ?? The next group session will start on April 7, 2025 at OPC Office (36 Washington St. Toms River, NJ 08753). The group will run for 6 weeks on Tuesdays from 4:30 – 6:00 PM until May 17, 2025. Mindful Creations is a place where youth are able to express themselves creatively while learning and discussing the benefits of creativity for our mental health/overall wellness. The group is accepting registrants on a first come first serve basis, a waiting list will be available if needed. Mindful Creations is open to any Ocean County youth ages 14-18! When registering please complete the following (QR code is also on digital flyer attached): Register here: https://lnkd.in/epGW3fsV Please note, the group is currently offered in English only. For questions, outreach Lead Facilitator Olivia Stragapede ([email protected])

Happy #NationalSocialWorkMonth! Here at OPC we are so proud and thankful for the dedicated social workers breaking barriers and making a difference in our community! To learn more about the services we provide to youth and families in Ocean County, visit: https://lnkd.in/gdNMizcy ??

Meet Care Manager Supervisor, Tara Boyle, LPC! Tara has been a supervisor for 3 years and is also a facilitator of OPC’s Your Authentic Self group. Tara, thank you for all the work you do on behalf of youth and families, and for all of the amazing energy you bring to our agency! ??

This week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week #EDAW. By increasing awareness and access to resources, we can encourage early detection, which can improve the likelihood of recovery for millions. Check out the links below to learn more! https://lnkd.in/e-SKVJRK https://lnkd.in/eNyZyFyX

This Black History Month we would like to recognize some of social work’s most prominent Black and African-American advocates from history. Swipe to learn more! ??