The Monmouth & Ocean County Council for Young Children is a working group of parents and community partners who share ideas and resources. Our goal is to impact the change to make the community a healthier place to raise our children. Let’s work together to build stronger connections for our children and their families.

June 2025 Events:

• June 5, 11am Words Matter: Tools for Health Communication with Today’s Youth https://vnahg.zoom.us/j/5475304186pwd=pieHBcRjBJ01v43K9e0DaTgCbrf94h.1&omn=82673157343 Meeting ID: 547 530 4186 - Passcode: 202500
  In Collaboration with Central Jersey Family Health Consortium
• June 10, 11am Cybersecurity to  Prevent Fraud and Scams https://vnahg.zoom.us/j/5475304186pwd=pieHBcRjBJ01v43K9e0DaTgCbrf94h.1&omn=87906925755 Meeting ID: 547 530 4186 - Passcode: 202500
  In Collaboration with Chase Bank
• June 12, 11am First Year of Public Education https://vnahg.zoom.us/j/5475304186pwd=pieHBcRjBJ01v43K9e0DaTgCbrf94h.1&omn=83669669808 Meeting ID: 547 530 4186 - Passcode: 202500
  In Collaboration with South Jersey Legal Services
• June 16, 10:30am-12pm Summer of Safety & Pinwheel Place
  The Long Branch Free Public Library: 328 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ
  In Collaboration with Jersey Shore Hospital, Pinwheel Place & The Long Branch Free Public Library
• June 17, 10:30am-12pm Ready, Set, Play!
  The Lakewood Library: 301 Lexington Ave, Lakewood, NJ
  In Collaboration with The Ocean County Library, Lakewood Branch
• June 24, 10:30am Transitioning out of Early Intervention
  https://vnahg.zoom.us/j/5475304186pwd=pieHBcRjBJ01v43K9e0DaTgCbrf94h.1&omn=81032659254 Meeting ID: 547 530 4186 - Passcode: 202500
  In Collaboration with South Jersey Legal Services

To become involved, collaborate, and/or for more information, reach out to us!
Program Managers:
Mary Beth DeBrito, 732-768-2630
MaryBeth.Debrito@vnahg.org
Elena Cappelluti, 732-977-7468
Elena.Cappelluti@vnahg.org
Family Support:
Dorys Reitsma, 908-670-4432
Dorys.Reitsma@vnahg.org
Andrea Cuenca Castelblanco, 848-246-6058
Andrea.CuencaCastelblanco@vnahg.org

Event Type	Advocacy Family Support Community Conversation Social Groups Educational Workshop Family Fun
Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Recreation / Social / Sports Community Community Education Education Early Childhood Education Educational Services Family & Support Services Family Support Parenting & Caregiving Youth Groups
Payment Types	Free

Last Updated: 06/05/25