The NJ Department of Children and Families Division of Family and Community Partnerships  Office of Family Preservation and Reunification plans to award contracts for Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT®), a structured, problem-focused approach to address child/adolescent conduct issues. Response Deadline: April 17, 2025, by 12:00P.M.

Ride in Monmouth is the new name for the Special Citizens Area Transportation (SCAT) program, providing shared rides to seniors, veterans, and those with disabilities. This new initiative is a new era in transportation as a result of a demand in shared ride transportation service.  

The 250th Anniversary of the United States in 2026 will be celebrated nationwide and in Monmouth County, NJ. To honor Monmouth County’s role in the American Revolution and showcase local talent, the MonmouthNJ 250 Committee is hosting an art competition open to all professional and non-professional artists. 

This initiative aims to provide positive youth development activities to young people who are at risk of involvement with or currently involved in the youth justice system. This grant funding is specifically designed to support community-based program providers in expanding their existing services during the summer months. 

The new drivers’ license designation will assist law enforcement officers to communicate effectively and avoid misunderstandings during encounters with individuals who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or a communication disorder.

Parents and guardians must now certify their teen driver has logged 50 hours of supervised practice, including 10 hours at night, before they can get a probationary license

Executive Director, Marin Kirby De Leon, said “I am thrilled to be welcoming five amazing additions to our Board of Trustees at MonmouthCares. While we focused this year on welcoming volunteers with fiscal management experience, we are also happy to have new Board members that represent our local social service and school communities."

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Urban Institute are teaming up to launch a new program that offers up to $50,000 in funding to 30 community-based organizations. These projects will use data to address pressing local needs—from housing to transportation to environmental pollution—making strides toward building healthier communities.

The Housing Authority of the City of Asbury Park serves low-income residents of Asbury Park, NJ, and surrounding areas through housing subsidy programs. The Waitlist opens on February 14, 2025 at 9 AM.  It closes on February 19, 2025 at 5 PM.

The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority is asking the public to contribute to the NJTPA’s next long-range transportation plan, Connecting Communities. The plan will detail new programs and recommend policies and transportation investments for the next 25 years, including projects in Monmouth County.