MonmouthCares

MonmouthCares is excited to announce our Community Resource Development Funds Request for Proposals for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is now live! Potential applicants can learn more by attending in-person Overview and Q&A Session at our office on Wednesday, October 30th at 3pm, or a virtual session via Zoom on November 7th at 5:30pm. To download the RFP packet, learn about the needs we are targeting, and access the Zoom link for our virtual session, community partners can visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/eSTA7NDJ

Noreen Felicelli has given 23 years of her social work career to MonmouthCares, beginning as a Care Manager and working her way up to Director of Operations. She has been a fierce advocate for the children and families we serve at MonmouthCares, as well as for our Care Mangement staff. While we have a few more weeks to learn from her, MonmouthCares wants to publically celebrate Noreen Felicelli and her upcoming retirement!

MonmouthCares maintains Monmouth Resource Net, a free online directory of social services in Monmouth County. We provide a wide range of information about support, resources and services for area residents, in collaboration with Monmouth ACTS. Please use this valuable resource to find support and events in our county. Did you know that anyone can email a resource to a friend, colleague, or Monmouth County resident by clicking on the "share" button on the top right of the individual resource page? https://lnkd.in/gr6Ha3eA

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and we want to thank Emily and Kyle from the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide for joining our Provider Fair and sharing their resources with our staff. Please explore, share, and save SPTS's newly launched online Parent/Caregiver's Toolkit: Guide to Navigating Youth Behavioral Health. Developed by SPTS, this toolkit is a "beginner's guide" to understanding youth mental health, the Children's System of Care, and other available resources for help.   https://lnkd.in/efbJ8mdY

Are you passionate about driving impactful changes in community-based youth mental health? Do you have a strong background in children's behavioral health or complex developmental needs? MonmouthCares is looking for a seasoned leader to join our dynamic team as the Director of Operations to drive excellence in our care management services to children and families in Monmouth County.    This role requires an LCSW or LPC with a minimum of 5 years' experience managing staff and supervising in the CMO/CSOC environment.  The salary range is $100-130,000 and the reporting structure is to the Executive Director. Please visit the Careers tab of our website (link below) for the full job announcement and instructions to apply. https://lnkd.in/eFdpWdq4

We are still on the search for a full-time Executive Assistant at MonmouthCares! This is a great opportunity for an experienced EA to join our team in West Long Branch, NJ. Flexible work environment in an exciting, innovative not-for-profit. Check it out! https://lnkd.in/eFdpWdq4

With school starting just around the corner, we wanted to highlight some school supply drives happening in the community! 1. Red Bank Backpack Drive: August 17, 10am – 1pm at Count Basie Park, 11 Henry St. There will be food and activities for all ages from 9am – 2:30pm. Children must be present for backpack distribution, but registration is not required. Hosted by Lunch Break. 2. Salvation Army Backpack Distribution: August 18, 9am-2pm. This is only for residents of Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Avon-by-the-Sea, Bradley Beach, Deal, Interlaken, Loch Arbors, Neptune, Oakhurst, Ocean, Ocean Grove, Wanamassa, and Wayside. Please bring parent ID and children’s birth certificate on the day of pickup 3. Back to School Bash at Jersey Shore Premium Outlets: August 17th from 10am to 3pm. Hosted by Moms of Business. Thebacktoschoolbash.com

MonmouthCares wants to shout out and appreciate Interfaith Neighbors (IFN) for successful completion of their Community Resource Development Grant awarded for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. IFN worked alongside The Prosper Foundation and The CAZZEEK Brothers, two grassroots organizations in the Asbury Park community. Through their business coaching and organizational development IFN helped these agencies facilitate various mental and physical wellness programs for local youth and helped to raise both agencies’ abilities to grow their organizations and continue their wonderful work! Cazzeek Brothers https://lnkd.in/e5MhCDwK https://lnkd.in/enUBdsHF

This month we held our annual summer Staff Appreciation Event. We had so much fun celebrating our staff and their hardwork and dedication at MonmouthCares and in our community. MonmouthCares would not be the same without the unique talents and strengths of each of our staff members!

Meet Kiley Sherer, a bright addition to the MonmouthCares team. She is joining us from Monmouth University as part of her summer internship. Kiley is a diligent worker, and has quickly become a caring, thoughtful part of our organization! Thanks for joining us this summer, Kiley.