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  Director John P. Kelly has been an Ocean County elected official since 1993. He was sworn into his 11th three-year term on the Board of Commissioners during the Board’s organization meeting Jan. 4, 2023. Read more

  Deputy Director Frank Sadeghi was sworn to his first three year term on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners during the Board’s reorganization meeting Jan. 3, 2024. A successful businessman and a long-time public servant, Commissioner Sadeghi brings years of leadership experience to the Board. Read more

  Commissioner Virginia E. "Ginny" Haines, a lifelong resident of Ocean County, brings years of public service and leadership experience to the Board of Commissioners. She was sworn into her third three-year term on the Board during its organization meeting Jan. 4, 2023. Read more

  Commissioner Robert S. Arace was sworn into his first three-year term on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners during the Board’s 2025 organization meeting on Jan. 6. A lifelong resident of Ocean County, Commissioner Arace is deeply committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and family-friendly community. Read more

  Commissioner Jennifier Bacchione was sworn to her first three-year term on the Ocean County Board of Commissioners during the Board’s Jan. 6, 2025 Organization Meeting. Read more


Michael J. Fiure, County Administrator
101 Hooper Ave. Admin Building
Toms River, NJ 08754
Phone: (732) 929-2147 | Email: MFiure@co.ocean.nj.us


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Ocean County Board of Social Services

There are changes to our Toms River complex!
Effective Monday, August 21, 2023, Building 4 will be closed, and individuals seeking housing related services or Community Care Waiver services should report to Building 3. If you have questions, please call us at (732) 349-1500.

Ocean County Board of Social Services Important Program Information Regarding the Coronavirus
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Please note in 2025 the Main Office will be moving to a new building on the same campus:
1005 Hooper Avenue
P.O. Box 547
Toms River, NJ 08754-0547
(732) 349-1500


Mission Statement

The mission of the Ocean County Board of Social Services is to serve residents of Ocean County in the administration of approximately 50 programs.

The Agency has expanded its mission to include a more pronounced emphasis on client responsibility and eventual self-sufficiency.

The Ocean County Board of Social Services continues to commit to an ongoing record of excellence in serving Ocean County’s population.

In furtherance of this goal, the Board utilizes bilingual (English/Spanish) workers, a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD), or Teletypewriter (TTY) American Sign Language Interpreters, and Language Line Service to ensure that all residents have access to programs and services.

The Ocean County Board of Social Services provides eligible county residents with financial, medical, and social services assistance. Assistance can be granted for emergency circumstances, as well as to meet ongoing needs.


Offices are located in Toms River, Lakewood, and Manahawkin. Not all offices are staffed for all programs.

Please visit NJHelps.gov for Food Assistance (SNAP), Cash Assistance (TANF/GA) and Health Insurance (NJFamilyCare/Medicaid) eligibility information.