Press Release- RC Shea & Assoc.
On behalf of the Board Membership of the Ocean County Board of Social Services, please be advised that we have been made aware of charges pending against Robert C. Shea II, an attorney employed by R.C. Shea & Associates, for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM).
R.C. Shea & Associates is currently under contract with the Board of Social Services for professional legal services. A major portion of their workload is Child Support litigation. Robert C. Shea II has not performed any services for this Agency, and all work was performed by other staff attorneys employed by that firm. Notwithstanding the foregoing, and while we have no reason to believe this Agency was subject to any criminal conduct at this time, we have reported this entanglement to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office and have offered any/ all cooperation should their investigation extend to this Agency.
At the Open Public Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the Board Membership will be examining its current and continuing relationship with R.C. Shea & Associates.
The charges referenced are merely accusations and the press and public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. R.P.C. 3.6(b)(6).
Mission StatementThe 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.
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