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Women's Health Month
The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is proud to proclaim October 2025 as Women's Health Month.

Providence House Wish Lists
PHDVS of Ocean County is in need of Grocery Store Gift Cards to provide for our clients at Thanksgiving so they can purchase turkeys, fresh vegetables, breads, pies and dairy items.

Public Meeting Cancellation Notice (Posted 7/29/25)
The Opioid Advisory Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025, has been cancelled and rescheduled to Friday, September 26, 2025.

OCDHS Has Relocated
The Ocean County Department of Human Services has relocated.

Public Meeting Cancellation Notice (Posted 7/15/25)
The Human Services Advisory Council meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2025, has been cancelled.

Mental Health Awareness Month
The Ocean County Board of Commissioners is proud to proclaim May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month

Clothing Drive
The Ocean County Advisory Commission on the Status of Women is sponsoring a clothing drive to assist the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office - Special Victims Unit.

Women's Health Month
Ocean County is proud to present a proclamation for Women's History Month.

Ocean County ARPA Programs
The following programs are being provided through the American Rescue Plan Act.

Identity Theft Handbook
Ensure that you have the tools to safeguard your personal information. Protect yourself and your loved ones and utilize this handbook from the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs.

Ocean County CIACC Education Partnership 2024-2025 Training Schedule
The Ocean County CIACC Education Partnership has made available its training schedule for the 2024-2025 School Year.

34th Anniversary of ADA
Ocean County is proud to present a proclamation for the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

New Jersey Resources
Download a copy of the Resources of New Jersey Handbook!

		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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