Ocean Partnership for Children

Ocean Partnership for Children Ocean Partnership for Children’s (OPC) mission is to enhance the well-being of youth and their families through natural and community supports.

📚✏️ Help Us Fill Backpacks & Build Confidence! ✏️📚From June 15 – July 31, we’re collecting school supplies to help Ocean...
06/09/2026

📚✏️ Help Us Fill Backpacks & Build Confidence! ✏️📚
From June 15 – July 31, we’re collecting school supplies to help Ocean County youth and families start the school year prepared and ready to learn. Items needed include backpacks, notebooks, binders, pencils, calculators, headphones, lunchboxes, reusable water bottles, and more.

Donations can be dropped off at our office or any of our community drop-off locations. You can also support the drive through our Amazon Wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2ABP9FYSOGHOD/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?
📍OPC Office
📍Pies On Nine Beachwood
📍Icarus Brewing Co.
📍Sweat440 Toms River
📍Fun Bags Co****le Lounge

Every donation, big or small, helps ensure local students have the tools they need to succeed. Thank you for supporting our community and investing in our youth! 💙

06/04/2026

🎙️ This past Monday, our CEO, Victoria Azzopardi, had the opportunity to join 107.1 The Boss for , proudly sponsored by New Jersey Natural Gas.

During the interview, Victoria shared more about OPC’s Care Management Services and the youth groups offered through our Youth Empowerment Program, highlighting the ways we support children, youth, and families throughout Ocean County.

Thank you to Press Communications, 107.1 The Boss, and New Jersey Natural Gas for shining a spotlight on local nonprofits and the important work happening in our communities. We’re grateful for the opportunity to share our mission and connect with listeners across the Jersey Shore! 💙🌊

Happy Pride Month! 🌈At OPC, we celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community this month and all year long. Pride is a time ...
06/03/2026

Happy Pride Month! 🌈
At OPC, we celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community this month and all year long. Pride is a time to honor authenticity, connection, and the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and supported.

Come visit us at Toms River Pride on June 13 from 1–7 PM! Stop by our table for giveaways, resources, and information about our programs and services.

🌟 Spotlight 🌟This week, we’re proud to highlight one of OPC’s founding Board Members, Anthony Harold!With a distinguis...
06/02/2026

🌟 Spotlight 🌟
This week, we’re proud to highlight one of OPC’s founding Board Members, Anthony Harold!

With a distinguished career in behavioral health and healthcare leadership, Tony has served in roles ranging from senior supervisor at Ocean County Psychiatric Emergency Screening Services (PESS) to Vice President of Behavioral Health Services and later Vice President of Corporate Compliance for RWJBarnabas Health. His extensive experience in behavioral health, outpatient services, healthcare compliance, and organizational leadership continues to be an invaluable asset to our organization!
 
In addition to his service on OPC’s Board, Tony is an active member of our Executive, QA/Corporate Compliance/Technology, and Marketing/Fundraising Committees, helping to guide and strengthen our mission in multiple ways.
 
👉 Swipe to learn more about what excites Tony about serving on OPC’s Board and discover a fun fact about him!

Ocean Partnership for Children is proud to announce we’ve been awarded grant funding for the 2026 Summer Expansion Progr...
06/01/2026

Ocean Partnership for Children is proud to announce we’ve been awarded grant funding for the 2026 Summer Expansion Program from the New Jersey Youth Justice Commission, Department of Law and Public Safety and the Governor’s Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Committee. The funding will be supporting our summer extension of the Youth Empowerment Program, offering free summer workshops open to all youth in Ocean County. See flyers for details and email [email protected] with any questions! ☀️

Register for one or many workshops here: https://form.jotform.com/261324577228157

Read more here: https://www.prlog.org/13150853-ocean-partnership-for-children-expands-youth-empowerment-program-this-summer.html

05/29/2026

As comes to a close, our OPC staff are sharing some of the coping skills that help them stay grounded, manage stress, and support their well-being. 💚🧠

What coping skill works best for you? Share it below! ⬇️

🎨✨ Our Mindful Creations Final Showcase was a celebration of creativity, self-expression, and the incredible talent of t...
05/28/2026

🎨✨ Our Mindful Creations Final Showcase was a celebration of creativity, self-expression, and the incredible talent of the youth in our community. We are so proud of all the hard work, growth, and artwork shared throughout this creative arts group for high school-aged youth!

A huge thank you to our amazing facilitators: Olivia Stragapede, Jessica Urrutia & Marilyn Glass for the time, care, and dedication they poured into creating a supportive and inspiring space for our youth each week. Your passion and encouragement made this experience so meaningful. 💙 Swipe through to see some of the incredible artwork and moments from the showcase!

Also, huge thanks to The Provident Bank Foundation as their grant helped provide transportation assistance for youth to participate in the group!

Stay tuned, we’ll be offering FREE summer workshop opportunities for youth in the community soon! ☀️🎭🎨

Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the opportunity to connect with so many members of our community through local tablin...
05/26/2026

Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the opportunity to connect with so many members of our community through local tabling events across Ocean County. 💙

We always enjoy getting out into the community to share more about our mission, our services, and the support available for youth and families. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello, ask questions, and learn more about OPC!

Be sure to follow us to see where we’ll be next, we look forward to continuing to connect with our community all summer long.✨

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and reflec...
05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25. Wishing everyone a safe, restful, and reflective Memorial Day weekend! 🇺🇸

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36 Washington Street
Toms River, NJ
08753

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(732) 202-1585

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