Commission on Child Safety & Awareness

About the Commission

The Ocean County Commission on Child Safety & Awareness was established in 1984 as an advisory board to the Ocean County Board of Commissioners to study the needs and promote the rights of our children.

The Commission works closely with the Ocean County Sheriff Department's Special Projects Unit, to provide safety and awareness information for children and their parents and caregivers through programs and outreach activities including the Child Identification Program.

We also partner and coordinate with various groups in Ocean County that offer safety and protection programs for children.

Our Mission

The Commission sponsors and participates in conferences, public child safety and awareness programs and outreach activities, and public speaking engagements.

The Commission recognizes Missing Children's Day annually on May 25th by promoting child safety and child identification cards in Ocean County.

Child Identification Program

The Ocean County Sheriff's Office - Special Projects Unit, provides child ID cards at no cost to the parents and/or caregivers of children 12 years of age and younger.

The child ID card is a laminated, wallet-sized card containing a current photograph and fingerprints taken by the Special Projects Unit and current information given by the parent/caregiver of the child.

The card can be kept with the parents and/or caregivers to use as an identification tool in case of an emergent situation involving the child.

Contact us for more information on this program.

2021 Conference - CANCELLED

Ocean County 5th graders and their parents/guardians are invited to learn about local law enforcement, services and resources, and how you can help to keep our community safe!

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Commission has decided to cancel this year's annual conference.

Meetings

The Ocean County Commission on Child Safety & Awareness meetings will begin at 5:30 p.m. virtually via Webex, unless noted otherwise.

Meeting Schedule for 2021:
January 27
February 24 - CANCELLED
March 24
April 28 - CANCELLED
May 26 - CANCELLED
June 23 - CANCELLED
September 22 - CANCELLED
October 27 - CANCELLED

Important Links

Important Numbers

PerformCare (Available 24/7):
1-877-652-7624

Children’s Mobile Response and Stabilization (mobile outreach to your home for youth 3-21):
877-652-7624

DCP&P (Child Protection and Permanency):
Northern Ocean office: 866-544-9197
Southern Ocean office: 800-442-6232

A message from Director Barbara Jo Crea
		Director Barbara Jo Crea Barbara “Bobbi” Jo Crea, a dedicated and active Ocean County leader will serve as the 2024 Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners. Read more
		Deputy Director Gary Quinn Commissioner Gary Quinn serves as the Deputy Director of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners for 2024. Read more
		Commissioner John P. Kelly Commissioner 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
		Commissioner Virginia E. Haines 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 Frank Sadeghi Commissioner 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
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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