Ocean Partnership for Children's Connections is a youth social skills group aimed at reducing social isolation for those with intellectual and developmental disability needs and concerns, through an emphasis on social, emotional ,and physical wellness.  A formal diagnosis is not required. This group is open to any youth in Ocean County from 10-21 years old. 

Groups are typically held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 5pm at 36 Washington Street, Toms River. There are some community outings scheduled throughout the year. Please outreach a Lead Facilitator for a current schedule.  This group runs year round and may be subject to a waitlist. 

This group is grant funded through the Ocean County Department of Human Services. 

Please direct inquiries to any Lead Facilitator:

• Melinda Santiago-Owens msantiago@oceanpartnership.org, 732-202-1585 ext 164
• Kelly Joseph, kjoseph@oceanpartnership.org 732-202-1585 ext 230
• Jess Pepe jpepe@oceanpartnership.org, 732-202-1585, ext. 130

Age Groups	Children Adolescents
Community Services	Arts & Recreation Recreation / Social / Sports Family & Support Services Family Support Youth Groups
Health Services	Intellectual and Developmental Needs Assistive Technology Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Communication Disorders Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Special Needs
Payment Types	Free

Last Updated: 10/03/25