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Facilitates contact between birth family members and adoptees whose adoptions were processed by DCP&P or by its predecessor agencies: the Division of Youth and Family Services, the Bureau of Children's Services, the State Board of Child Welfare or the State Board of Children's Guardians. Registry services are not available to members of the adoption community whose adoptions were processed independently (through attorneys) or through private adoption agencies.

Provides an interactive group workshop for individuals with chronic pain such as arthritis, back pain, neck pain, headache, or pelvic pain. Participants learn the skills to manage their pain on day-to-day basis through exercise, healthy eating, and cognitive pain management. Also teaches how to manage fatigue, sleep problems, difficult emotions, weight loss, and inter-family communication between friends and coworkers.

Offers a variety supportive services for Long Branch high school students. This includes: Mental health and family services, Healthy youth development, Access to primary and preventative health service, Substance abuse counseling, Employment services, Pregnancy prevention programs, Learning support services, Family involvement, Referrals to community based service and Recreation.

Family Resource Associates (FRA) offers classes for individuals with disabilities that have graduated high school and are not working full time. Classes are designed to maintain skills, teach employability skills, and independent living skills. 

Offers comfort, dignity, and supportive care to patients who decide to remain in their homes for their end-of-life care. The hospice team includes physicians, nurses, social workers, pastoral counselors, and volunteers.

Offers social, recreational, and leisure activities in a safe place where kids can build friendships, practice skills, and spend time with peers. 

Elevates the quality of life for individuals with terminal illness and their loved ones through hospice care. Services encompass physical, emotional, and spiritual support, assistance with personal care, medication for symptom management, medical equipment for home care, short-term respite care, availability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, registered nurse by phone, and bereavement follow-up and workshops. One such workshop, "Understanding Grief," is open to the community, providing guidance for those newly bereaved or anticipating a loss at no cost.

Provides free curb-to-curb transportation services. Will transport to non-emergency medical/hospital visits, food shopping, nutrition site, and adult day care.    

Provides avenues for accessing education, support, and resources, facilitating a well-rounded lifestyle encompassing physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, social, occupational, environmental, and financial wellness. Additionally, it actively combats loneliness and isolation, fosters empowerment and leadership, and serves as a catalyst for personal growth.

Provides a range of mental health services catering to individuals of all ages, addressing issues such as personal loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. Services encompass individual, family, and couple counseling, play therapy, group therapy, and specialized counseling for various demographics and circumstances, including victims of domestic violence.

Distributes groceries to students and families through school-based food distribution programs.

Assist low-income households in managing energy costs and maintaining safe, affordable utility service through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Universal Service Fund (USF).

LIHEAP Overview

Assists with heating and medically necessary cooling costs during designated program periods. Provides regular seasonal benefits and may offer emergency assistance for households facing shut-off or fuel shortages. Payments are typically made directly to the utility company or fuel supplier, ensuring continuity of service.Available to both homeowners and renters who meet income and residency requirements.

USF Overview

Offers monthly credits on electric and/or gas bills to reduce ongoing energy costs. Designed for households that spend a significant portion of their income on energy. Helps prevent service interruptions and promotes long-term affordability.

Trains and coordinates mobile ground crews for basic ground maintenance and mowing for county and municipal roads, commercial business parks, and local businesses. Services include: Ground maintenance, Mowing (for commercial businesses), Residential lawn services, Grounds keeping, Litter abatement, Janitorial services. Transportation to the center is provided.

Offers Al-Anon meetings for adults and Alateen meetings for youth to share experiences, receive emotional support, and learn coping and recovery strategies in a confidential group setting

Assist low-income households in managing energy costs and maintaining safe, affordable utility service through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Universal Service Fund (USF).

LIHEAP Overview

Assists with heating and medically necessary cooling costs during designated program periods. Provides regular seasonal benefits and may offer emergency assistance for households facing shut-off or fuel shortages. Payments are typically made directly to the utility company or fuel supplier, ensuring continuity of service.Available to both homeowners and renters who meet income and residency requirements.

USF Overview

Offers monthly credits on electric and/or gas bills to reduce ongoing energy costs. Designed for households that spend a significant portion of their income on energy. Helps prevent service interruptions and promotes long-term affordability.

Provides a community based, family-centered neighborhood gathering place where families can go for support, information, and community services. Services include: access to information on child, maternal, and family health services; linkages to publicly-funded health insurance programs; life skills training (budgeting, nutrition, etc.); and parent education.  

Provides emergency food assistance to people in need.

Offers essential groceries to individuals and families in crisis, ensuring access to nutritious food during times of need. 

Assists low-income individuals in weatherizing their homes, improving their heating system efficiency, conserving energy, and improving health and safety standards in the home.