To speak to a representative of the Ocean County Board of Social Services regarding these programs, please call (732) 349-1500.
Adult Protective Services ProgramThis program provides services to vulnerable adults 18 years of age and older, residing in the community, who are the subject of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation, and are unable to protect themselves. Social workers provide assessments, care plans, and work with legal interventions to protect clients.After-Hours ProgramThe Agency coordinates payment for placements of adults and families who are experiencing a housing emergency and have been placed by NJ 2-1-1 via the Homeless Hotline. Additionally, the Agency contracts with NJ 2-1-1 to provide an after-hours telephone answering service which notifies the Agency of calls requesting Adult Protective Services in Ocean County outside of Agency business hours. The program is funded by the Ocean County Board of Social Services and the Ocean County Office of Senior Services (Title III B Services to the Elderly).Alzheimer's & Related Dementias Support GroupThere are two monthly support groups for family members, friends, and professionals dealing with people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The groups provide information on current research and, upon the request of participants, provides speakers to discuss various topics.Respite Care ProgramThis program is funded by the Office of Senior Services, Older American Act Title III E. The program provides residential maintenance and assistive technology including minor home repairs and modifications, ramp installation, and Personal Emergency Response buttons to adults age 60 and over. Services are provided to eligible adults who have an unpaid caregiver and whose health and safety are threatened because they cannot perform activities of daily living and/or are at risk of institutional placement.
The In-Home Caregiver Education Program is a component of the Respite Care program which provides one-on-one education to enhance caregiver ability and effectiveness. Instruction is provided in the home environment to caregivers of persons over age 60 that have a chronic disability or illness. The caregiver must be an unpaid primary caregiver who either lives with the care recipient or visits regularly to assist with managing life activities. The program may provide up to five visits by professionals, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dieticians, or licensed clinical social workers for counseling. There are no income eligibility guidelines for these programs.Case Management for the Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC)The purpose of the JACC Program is to allow elderly persons in need of nursing home level of care to remain in their own homes as long as possible with supportive services provided by the program. Care managers work in collaboration with participants and their families to coordinate and implement services for eligible individuals. The JACC Program is accessed through the Ocean County Office of Senior Services.This program provides services to the general public which include parent location, genetic testing to establish paternity, and modification of child support orders. In addition, the program establishes court orders for child support and medical coverage on behalf of public- and nonpublic- assistance recipients. Court orders for support and medical coverage are established through the Superior Court and are enforced by county probation departments with the assistance of the county sheriff. Children referred by the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency are also eligible for child support services.Comprehensive Care Management for Seniors (CCMS)This program provides case management services to Ocean County residents 60 years of age and older without regard to income. Case management services include identifying the needs of the individual, evaluating options and services, and assisting with implementing and coordinating those services. This is a grant program with funding from the Ocean County Office of Senior Services.Friendship CornerLocated in the Northern Ocean County Resource Center in Lakewood, Friendship Corner is a drop-in center developed to meet the recreational, social, and educational needs of boarding home residents by providing therapeutic recreational programming. It is open Monday through Friday between 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Activities include arts and crafts, games, films, exercises, guest speakers, current and cultural events, club meetings, field trips, monthly entertainment, the annual Boarding Home Festival, Holiday party and Thanksgiving dinner.Holiday ProgramRequests are received from concerned individuals, businesses, clergy, and other organizations for the names of individuals and families who would welcome a donated gift or food for their holiday meal. Clients authorize the Board to give their names to donors.
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