O.C.E.A.N., Inc.
“Year In Review” 2009
Human Resources 1) Implemented paperless checks providing employees with direct access to their paystubs/w2 etc. 2) Streamlined Essential Learning. 3) Implemented a new employee evaluation process. 4) Improved the Medical/FMLA process. 5) Higher percentage of employees with direct deposit. 6) Implemented EZLM/Time clock to ensure proper collection of hours worked.
Fiscal 1) Mastered use of HEWSAP software for quarterly Weatherization reports. 2) Instituted in-house scanning of check deposits in Ocean First Bank. 3) Debbie Fensterer completed her Masters in Business Administration and received a promotion to Accounting Staff Supervisor. 4) Successfully reduced paper consumption by utilizing recycled paper. Cut consumption in 2009 by 68%. In 2008 the department requisitioned seventy-nine reams of paper and in 2009 we requisitioned only 25 reams. 5) Set up general ledger accounts and tracked revenues and expenditures for ARRA funds for Weatherization, Head Start and CSBG. 6) Hired additional staff accountant. 7) Clean Agency Audit. 8) Set up ledger for tracking revenues and expenditures in Boston Post. 9) Set up escrow accounts for Emerald Terrace.
Purchasing 1) Scanned 2004, 2005 and 2006 fiscal files (paper was recycled for fiscal use) 2) Completed purchases for PQEA Grant 3) Procured equipment and supplies for Lakewood and Pleasantville offices. 4) Procured 6 vans and 3 cars for ARRA Weatherization. Lettered all vehicles. 5) Procured 2 school buses for ARRA Head Start.6) Procured pickup truck for facilities. 7) Procured two snow plows. 8) Instituted paperless purchase requisitions.9) Procured equipment and supplies for Emerald Terrace.
Food Service 1) Achieving the standards of the O.C.E.A.N. Inc. Mission Statement. 2) Created well-balanced, healthy menus, meeting our requirements established by the CACFP/Child Nutrition Bureau. 3) Implemented the use of standardize recipes in food preparation and production. 4) Created new food items into the monthly menus, utilizing seasonal fruits and vegetables. 5) Passed all sanitation and food handling inspections required by the Ocean County Board of Health and relative inspections by individual Townships. 6) The successful certification of the ServSafe Food Protection Course by five of our employees. 7) Completion of nutritional assessments of Head Start children. 8) Implementation of the Center for Disease Control/Prevention (CDC) BMI Tool for Schools Computer Program. 9) Successful in computing BMI and BMI percentiles for all Head Start children utilizing height, weight, gender and other information. 10) Providing a summary of children's BMI for age categories and graphs for tracking the Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity and Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity by sex. 11) Empowered parents/guardians with nutritional information that will support the whole family in their effort to eat smart and be physically active. 12) Circulation of a monthly nutrition newsletter from Nutrition Matters, NuBites. A newsletter with nutritional tidbits to empower the education staff, parents/guardians in the quest for nutrition education to the children. 13) Successful in reducing the expenditures by reducing unnecessary charges via Shoprite with the changes in food distributors. Allowing us to purchase based on usage rather than quantity causing a reduction in inventory.
Transportation 1) Provided safe and friendly transportation to our Head Start and Home Based families. 2) Reorganized bus routes to better serve our families. 3) Became fully staffed.
Housing, Facilities, and Construction 1) Assisted in demolition and re-build of rental property that suffered a fire. 2) urned over five rental properties in a timely manner to reduce vacancy loss. 3) Participated in Ocean County Vo-Tech Work Based Learning Program at the Brick Head Start Center to prepare for grass seeding in Spring 2010. 4) Conducted two Head Start Health & Safety inspections and completed all work orders associated with those inspections. 5) Continued to improve upon comprehensive preventative maintenance schedule for all Head Start Centers and rental properties. 6) Participated in Project Homeless Connect by picking up, sorting and distributing coats to the homeless in Monmouth County. 7) Secured and delivered donated furniture to special needs housing units during tenant turnovers. 8) Assist in completing the Capital Needs Assessment at Jay Street 9) Cleaned out the trailers at Miller Park, picked up and stored several truckloads of Home Depot Gifts in-kind. 10) Replace flooring at 40 Washington Street
Housing Counseling 1) Three Hundred and Forty (340) First Time Homebuyer closings since inception of the program 2) Conducted 12 Money Management and First Time Homebuyer Seminars. 3) Increased Housing Counselors to three full time Housing Counselors.
Information Systems 1) Installed, networked and configured time clocks at all locations.2) Installed and configured a PC in the lobby at 40 Washington for public use to apply for positions. 3) Researched and purchased a secure certificate for our web site. 4) Purchased, installed and configured a server and PC’s at the new Pleasantville office. 5) Purchased, installed and configured a server and PC’s at the new HEA/Weatherization office in Lakewood.6) Purchased, installed and configured servers at all Head Start Centers.
Grants and Development 1) Received 2009 grant funding totaling $11 M. 2) Planned, coordinated and implemented the O.C.E.A.N., Inc. (Intranet) Database. 3) Team member of the Ocean County Point-in-Time Survey/Project Homelessness Connect 4) Comcast Spotlight – Weatherization Statewide Media Campaign/Web Outreach. 5) Ocean/Atlantic County Advertising Blitz for Weatherization Services. 6) Federal and State Reporting for ARRA funding. 7) Worked with Greenrose Media on agency Informational Video. 8) Electronic updates through CCR (Central Contractor Registration). 9)Continuous Press Releases & Media Advisories throughout the year. 10) 2009 Community Assessment/CSBG Survey. 11) Advertising: Homebuyer Education Seminars (Budget/Credit Repair Workshops), Ad Journals for Head Start, brochures, OCC Summer Gala Ad Journals, NAACP Ads, Public Notices, renewal of O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Corporate Certifications. 12) Participated in CASS (County Alliance Steering Subcommittee) as a member, attending quarterly meetings at the Ocean County Health Department. 13) 2009 Annual Report/Strategic Plan. 4) Participated in monthly CEAS/COC Meetings in Ocean and Monmouth Counties. 15) Ocean/Monmouth Technical Submissions to HUD. 16) New Jersey HMFA Statement of Qualifications – Section 8/General Housing Counseling Services and the New Jersey Judiciary Mediation Program. 17) Worked with Real Estate Agent in Monmouth County to acquire three (3) additional units at Stonehurst. 18) Completed the 2009 Combined Federal Campaign United Way Application. Worked with the United Way of Ocean County as a reviewer under the Grant Allocation Process. 19) Created a new Blog on the agency website. 20) Updated a new look to the agency website to include video cams and photographs using Flash Drives.
Education 1) Retained NAEYC Accreditation through the submission of the Annual Report for Berkeley. 2) Began NAEYC self-assessment process the Tuckerton Center. 3) Continued a successful partnership at the Tuckerton center with the Little Egg Harbor Preschool Program. 4) Kathy Werner and Sharon Hopson are attending the Master Teacher program in Trenton. 5) Several staff attended NJAEYC Conference in Atlantic City. 6) Final quarter outcomes report submitted in CSST. 7) The Home Based Program transferred from Family Services to Education Service Area. 8) Children from Barnegat, Berkeley, Brick and Toms River enjoyed a pumpkin picking trip at Silverton Farms, compliments of Dave Wintrode. 9) Continued training staff from Ocean Inc and LEAP through a company sponsored CDA program held at the Ocean Inc. Child Development Center. 10) Awarded a Wachovia-Wells Fargo grant to assist teachers to attain their P-3 certification. 11) The Child Assault Protection program conducted workshops for both children and parents 12) Met the 45 day mandate for education assessments. 13) Completed RIF distributions to all centers through the assistance of Dave Wintrode.
Family Services and Enrollment 1) New Coordinator was hired in April. 2) Maintained an average of 98% for enrollment for the year. 3) Coordinated 1st Award Luncheon for volunteers. 4) One Staff member and two parents attended Head Start Conference in Florida. 5) One staff member attended Head Start Region II conference in Atlantic City. 6) Two staff members and two parents attended the Head Start National Conference in San Jose, CA. 7) Staff member is currently working on Masters in Social Work degree at Monmouth University. 8) Assisted Health Manager by obtaining necessary documentation to enter program. 9) Assisted the CEO in designing a power point presentation for policy council orientation. 10) ACF/Head Start/Region II representative conducted training for family partners.
Special Needs 1) Gained three school district agreements for special needs children. 2) Met with parents and Speech Pathologists serving our children at all Head Start Centers 3) Continued communication with parents by keeping them informed throughout the year. 4) Supervised the Speech Pathologists and Mental Health Consultants by keeping them informed of the children who require services throughout the year. 5) Spoke at parent meetings. 6) Attended “Back to School Nights.” 7) Recruited at Head Start tables during “Fairs” throughout Ocean County. 8) Continued concern for the children in our program.
Weatherization 1) Promoted one in-house Project Supervisor 2) Hired four new Auditors promoted from in-house Weatherization Division. 3) Hired thirteen new Weatherization workers. 4) Hired two new Clerks. 5) Hired two Outreach Workers. 6) Increasing our staff from five to twenty-five employees. 7) Opened the new Pleasantville Weatherization Office. 8) Staffed the Pleasantville office with local Atlantic County residents. 9) Purchased nine new Vans and equipped with needed tools. 10) Started our own Insulation Division. 11) Recruited new contractors local to our Pleasantville office. 12) Excellent yearly review from our State Monitor. 13) Started the Wireless Hand Held Auditing Procedure.
Home Energy 1) 2008-2009 Program showed a significant increase in Home Energy/USF applications. The department processed 16,030 applications for HEA/USF. The Department also assisted 604 households with emergency energy assistance. 2) The Home Energy Department processed a record number of NJ Shares applications for electric, gas and water. A total of 408 NJ Shares applications were processed. 3) A total of 475 Gift of Warmth applications were processed during the year for a total of $106,025. 4) The Home Energy Department expanded into Lakewood with the opening of its satellite office at 507 River Avenue, Lakewood.
Health Services 1) The hiring of a per diem Health Office Assistant to help meet Head Start screenings/mandates. 2) Hiring of a Health Clerk for the start of the 2009-2010 Head Start school year. 3) Conducted two very successful Health Advisory Committee meetings. 4) Maintained partnership with Dr. Shomer who provides free dental screenings for the Head Start children. 5) Maintained partnership with Regional Perinatal Consortium of Monmouth & Ocean counties. 6) Partnered with Ocean Health Initiatives, by utilizing their mobile medical van to provide dental exams, and vision/hearing screenings to the Head Start children. 7) Worked closely with Ocean Pediatric Dental Associates who provided dental services to a Head Start child utilizing dental grant funds.8) Health Manager certified/re-certified Head Start staff for necessary CPR/First Aid training.
Administrative Assistant 1) Continued to manage 49 Ocean & Monmouth County rental properties. 2) Identified and placed 3 new tenants in the LTSP and Affordable Housing Programs in Monmouth County and worked with Collaborative Support Programs of NJ to coordinate support services. 3) Identified and placed 3 new tenants in the Jay Street Supportive Housing Program and worked with Seashore Family Services to coordinate support services. 4) Maintained compliance with HUD, Ocean and Monmouth HOME and DCA funding sources. 5) Participated in Project Homeless Connect by securing coats and other donated items that were distributed during the Point In Time Survey count in Monmouth County. 6) Coordinated childcare license renewals with Environmental Management Associates, DYFS, NJDEP and DHSS for the Barnegat and Berkeley Head Starts. 7) Completed USDA application for Emerald Terrace and revised all rental documents to reflect USDA regulations. 8) Completed the Asset Management Portfolio Strategies (AMPS) certification program and developed an asset management plan for the Jay Street Supportive Housing Program. 9) Worked with DeGeorge Contracting to ensure successful completion of the Brick Head Start construction project. 10) Facilitated change in property management software from Rent Right to Boston Post, served as liaison during transition and currently serve as system administrator.
Macedonia—(Rev. Clayton Sr. Residence 1) A capital needs assessment was conducted on the Rev. Clayton Residence. 2) We implemented new property management software into the every day management of the Rev. Clayton Center. 3) New laminate flooring was installed in the entrance way and community room. 4) The Rev. Clayton went green with the tenants making all of our holiday and seasonal decorations that hung in our common areas and on the bulletin board using recyclable materials. 5) A tenant newsletter was implemented on a monthly basis. 6) A book club was added to the calendar every first Saturday of the month. 7) The calendar was filled with fun events that included game nights, movies, arts and crafts, pizza parties and barbecues. 8) Our annual Fish Fry was a hugh success with lots of southern food prepared by the residents. 9) The Macedonia Day Care joined us for holiday art projects and an Easter Egg Hunt. 10) We had a great night out at a Blue Claws game. 11) Ocean Health Initiatives administered flu shots from their new community outreach medical van. 12) The Strand donated 50 theater tickets to the residents for the musical Scrooge. 13) The children from the Macedonia Day Care invited the residents to join them for a Christmas feast. 14) The Christmas holiday included tree lighting complete with caroling, a Christmas party, card making, Elf movie night and Christmas Eve covered dish brunch.
O.C.E.A.N., Inc Kids-Head Start Achievements
Barnegat Center 1) Three of our Teacher Assistants are pursuing their CDA. 2) Two of our teachers are working towards their P-3 Certification. 3) Our Site Supervisor is pursuing her Masters in Social Work. 4) Maintained 100% enrollment. 5) Maintained all community partnerships. 6) Received food baskets for the holidays from Wright Memorial Church and Heritage Bay. 7) Continue to work vigorously on parent involvement to maintain 25% in-kind. 8) Horizons at Barnegat hosted a joyous holiday celebration for our children. 9) Heritage Bay Senior Center provided holiday gifts for all of our head start children and some of their siblings. 10) Continue to provide comprehensive services to our children and families. 11) Continue to form new community partnerships. 12) Continue to work with special needs children to ensure they receive the proper services.13) Employed one of our Head Start parents. 14) One of our parents is taking advantage of the Parents Helping Parents Project. 15) One of our parents is enrolled in the First Time Home Buyers Program. 16) Twenty Barnegat Head Start families attended the annual Holiday Inn Christmas Party.
Berkeley Center 1) We increased the involvement of the senior community by interacting with the residents of Silver Ridge Senior Center and attending a holiday party hosted by them. 2) We increased father involvement through our Fatherhood Initiative “Hoagies with Heroes” & picture frames. 3) Berkeley continued its partnership with the Berkeley Library. Mrs. G., the librarian, has donated many books for our classroom library 4) We maintained status as a WIC satellite office. 5) All of our families received Holiday gifts from the Navy Base in Lakehurst, The Friendship Circle and United Way. 6) In December, 4 families received Christmas Dinner from The Grace Temper Church of Lakewood. 7) The Church of Grace and Peace and The Berkeley Municipal Alliance provided 40 of our families with Thanksgiving food baskets. 8) Maintained all community partnerships and formed new ones. 9) The Berkeley Staff pitched in when short staffed in the kitchen and on the bus. 10) We welcomed New Staff: Madeline Daletto as the new Bus Driver. 11) Parent meeting included Nutrition, Health, and Special Needs presentations. 12) Several families were referred repeatedly to area food banks, clothing giveaways, rental and utilities assistance.13) The Berkeley Head Start continues running successfully providing services to the Spanish families. 14) We welcomed Tracy Daly, Speech Therapy from the Ocean Community. She provides speech services to eight children at Berkeley Center.
Brick Center 1) Successful Fatherhood Initiative with "Roast Turkey for Dads" and Harvest Festival. 2) Multicultural Lunch and presentation with the Puppet Show provided by the NJ Police Department. 3) In-kinds were improved by more than 20%. 4) Maintained 100% enrollment .5) Increased the Partnership with Community Partners: Ocean County Vocational Technical School (Votec), Board of Realtors and Walnut Elementary School. 6) Presentation by Walnut Elementary School to provide ESL classes to the parents. 7) Staff received training on how to work with In Kinds through Learning Games, Volunteers services and donations. 8) Staff received training on how to provide information about enrollment to better assist the families who are looking for childcare. 9) Improved communication with staff using e-mail as a resource to document information. 10) Maintained weekly visits by Vo-tech (Ocean County Vocational Technical School) students from Service Occupations class and their teacher. 11) Maintained monthly library visits by the librarian to read to the children. 12) Maintained a daily group of volunteers composed of parents. 13) Lakehurst Naval Base Turkey Donation. 14) United Way and Weichert Realtor donated Christmas Gifts. 15) Welcomed back Kim Megill as the new Education Supervisor, Daisy Colon as the new Teacher Assistant (Floater), Jessica Mckeon and Jennifer Chillscyzn as the new Bus Aides.
Manchester Center 1) Hired Liz Maier as Family Partner/Site Supervisor 2) Three staff members pursuing CDA and one staff member pursing Associates’ Degree in Early Childhood Education. 3) Established relationship with Manchester Township Schools regarding Thanksgiving Gift Drive. 4) Increased relationship intensity with Manchester Township Police Department to educate children on their role in the community. 5) Completed two successful fatherhood initiatives. 6) Maintained 100% enrollment. 7) Utilized the CAPP program to educate both the children and their families. 8) Maintained professional relationships with Manchester Shields, The Whiting School, Georgian Court, Ocean County Vo-tech, Leisure Village West, Lakehurst Naval Base, Redeemer Lutheran Church, The Pajama Program, and senior volunteers in the community.
O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Child Development Center at Ocean County College 1) Held our annual Holiday Party with T.E.A.M. 2) Enjoyed our annual inter-generational luncheon with the Toms River Senior Center. 3) Received holiday gifts and food baskets from the Naval Lakehurst Giving Tree. 4) Received Thanksgiving food baskets from Toms River Presbyterian Church. 5) Staff members are continuing their education. 6) Received gifts from United Way. 7) Continued educational opportunities from all the children.
Tuckerton Center 1) Maintained all community partnerships and formed new ones. 2) Continue to provide an excellent childcare program. 3) Continue to work on positive working relationships with staff. 4) Irwin and Irwin, CPA’s helped five Head Start families with holiday gift cards. 5) Held our 4th annual Sweetheart’s Dance. 6) Received an in-kind donation from Macy’s. 7) Invited quest readers to the center to read to the children. 8) Maintained a successful partnership with the Little Egg Harbor School System. 9) Parents were invited to the center each month to participate in a classroom activity.
O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Agency Goals for 2010
Health Services 1) Health Manager to become re-certified with the AHA CPR/First Aid Instructor certification to ensure continued training of all Head Start staff. 2) To continue to work cohesively as a team with all Ocean, Inc./Head Start staff and departments in order to provide needed services for our families. 3) Health Manager will continue to train the Health Clerk to ensure that she becomes familiar with all aspects of the Head Start Program/Performance Standards. 4) To continue to nurture new partnerships within the community.
Human Resources 1) Implement Ipay card. 2) Complete the calculation process to put benefit time on our checks. 3) Continue to review/update our Policy and Procedure Manual. 4) Continue to improve the HR processes. 5) Continue to train/update HR staff in their areas. 6) Review employee files to ensure all required documents are in their personnel files. 7) Create a payroll training manual.
Fiscal 1) Learn Minx software for Emerald Terrace Reporting to Rural Development. 2) Set up and utilize Project Grant Module to streamline fund reporting process. 3) Work with the Construction Manager tracking progress for Ann’s Way Housing Project. 4) Set up new accounts as projects come on line. 5) Analyze Revenue and Expenses for all costs centers.
Purchasing 1) Complete purchases for ARRA funding. 2) Continue to scan prior years files. 3) Review phone systems to connect all sites. 4) Work to enhance utilization of E-Rate.
Housing, Facilities, and Construction 1) To continue improving the comprehensive preventative maintenance schedule for all Head Start Centers and rental properties. 2) To reduce the number of items cited on the Head Start Health & Safety inspection forms. 3) To work closely with NJ Natural Gas and our tenants during the gas conversion in Manitou Park. 4) To address all maintenance concerns at Emerald Terrace Apartments.
Housing Counseling 1) Provide continuing education in conducting Budget/Money Management and Credit Education Seminars throughout Ocean County to better prepare our clients for Homeownership. 2) Provide Default Counseling to clients of Ocean County and to assist with clients seeking Mediations with their Lender to form a Loan Workout Solution so they can retain ownership of their homes.
Transportation 1) To maintain safe and friendly services to all our Head Start families. 2) Continue to train Transportation staff on all aspects of the agency. 3) To continue being fully staffed.
Grants and Development 1) Network, research and apply for new grant opportunities to support and enhance existing programs, and develop new programs. 2) Continue to participate in committees and events that build community partnerships (including CEAS, COC, and CASS) 3) Publish O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Newsletter on a quarterly basis, Press Releases & Media Advisories and Advertising. 4) Seek alternative funding to serve people over guidelines by exploring funding programs that have un- restrictive guidelines/priorities. Utilize an on-line database to locate new organization funders. 5) Continue to support Weatheriation expansion in Atlantic County through advertisements/PSA’s and other media methods.
Weatherization 1) GOLDEN HAMMER for 2010. 2) Continue to build and develop our presence in Pleasantville, Atlantic County. 3) Triple our production from last year. 4) Weatherize more clients in the Southern and the Western part of Ocean County. 5) Certify all new Auditors in Combustion Analysis. 6) Obtain Building Performance Certification for all new Weatherization workers. 7) Continue the pursuit of going paperless. Goal is 98% by years end.
Home Energy 1) Continue to look for new funding sources and opportunities to more comprehensively service the needs of our community. 2) Home Energy will work to increase client outreach and process applications on a timely basis. 3) Work with Weatherization Department to provide applications and information for eligible HEA clients who have also requested Weatherization services. 4) Continue to work with staff at HEA locations to improve customer service and team building. Expansion of staff and office space based on increase of program size. 5) Actively seek out possible new funding streams and contact various agencies and senior groups to provide outreach to the community. 6) Monitor the growth of the department in order to determine the need for additional staff and an increase in office space.
Administrative Assistant 1) To follow the Berkeley Township/Pierce’s Woods Project through CAFRA permitting into the architectural design and construction phases. 2) To retain O.C.E.A.N., Inc. tenants living in all affordable housing units to reduce the vacancy loss ratio. 3) To assume the property management responsibilities at Emerald Terrace.
Family Services and Enrollment 1) Continue to develop training opportunities for staff development. 2) Continue monthly meetings with staff. 3) Re-design application and home visiting forms to make user friendly. 4) Improve recruitment in Little Egg Harbor area. 5) Coordinate 2nd Annual Award Luncheon for volunteers. 6) Continue with training opportunities by ACF/Head Start/Region II Representative.
Education 1) To provide obesity education outreach. Assure that daily indoor and outdoor exercise is provided to the children and to work in conjunction with Health and Food Service Departments to educate children and their families on the importance of eating healthy foods and regular exercise as a means of combating the rising childhood obesity rate. 2) Have staff trained in the CLASS Assessment Tool. 3) Send 200 children to a theatrical performance at the Strand Theater through the Target grant. 4) Achieve NAEYC Accreditation at the Tuckerton Center. 5) Achieve re-accreditation at the Berkeley Center
Special Needs 1) Continue to attempt to reach the requirement of 10% of our enrollment of special needs children. 2) Get and be prepared for the up-coming Federal Review. 3) Monitor, monitor, monitor. 4) Improve on any areas of concern and rectify what needs to be done. 5) Attend trainings and workshops. 6) Continue keeping staff informed of any new information.
Food Service 1) Nutrition education to be interfaced with the education curriculum. 2) Meal Planning 3) Implement an Exercise Program "In Motion at the Ocean". 4) Address the issue of the ongoing issue of Childhood Obesity in the community. 5) To become a Teacher/Proctor for the ServSafe Food Protection Certification Program. 6) To assist the few Cooks who we are not successful in achieving their ServSafe Certification. 7) Financial/Accountability in monitoring procedures.
Macedonia—(Rev. Clayton Sr. Residence) 1) Continue to maintain a high standard of excellence through the administration of the Property Management Office. 2) Install an emergency generator. 3) Create avenues of purpose for the senior citizens and disabled living at Rev. Clayton. 4) Plant a Community Garden in our walking park.
Information Systems 1) Continue to update and maintain all system hardware and software company wide as needed to maintain system security and peak performance. 2) To recommend, purchase and install Software to allow users to print reports from CSST on their local printer. 3) Continued involvement in current and future projects and company expansion. 4) To complete the installation, setup and configuration of servers at the Head Start Centers. 5) To complete the installation, setup and configuration of wireless routers and laptops for teachers at the Head Start centers. 6) To upgrade the servers at 40 Washington St and 22 Hyers St to Microsoft Server 2003.
O.C.E.A.N., Inc Kids-Head Start Goals
Manchester 1) To reach and maintain a 25% in-kind donation through out the year. 2) Increase community partnerships and maintain current relationships. 3) Increase parent activities. 4) Encourage staff to further their education. 5) Maintain 100% enrollment.
Brick 1) To stay fully enrolled. 2) To offer ESL classes at the center for parents. 3) Increase parent involvement within the center. 4) Look for new partnerships. 5) Encourage staff to further their education to meet the needs of our children and families. 6) Provide more resources to the families who are looking for assistance in Legal, Financial, Health and Mental Health Areas.
Berkeley 1) Continue to provide an excellent childcare and education program. 2) Continue work to maintain 25% in-kinds. 3) Increase parent involvement within the center. 4) Continue to successfully run the Fatherhood Initiative Program. 5) Continue to form new partnerships. 6) Maintain the 100% enrollment. 7) Continue to provide an excellent service to children with special needs.
Barnegat 1) Maintain all community partnerships and continue on nurturing new ones. 2) Continue to provide a safe and happy learning environment for children. 3) Continue to advocate for children and families. 4) Prepare for Federal Review. 5) Continue to achieve 100% enrollment. 6) Increase In-kind.
Tuckerton 1) Increase parent involvement within the center. 2) Look for new community partnerships. 3) Continue to provide a safe and healthy learning environment for staff and children. 4) Continue to encourage the staff to further their education to meet the needs of our children and families.
O.C.E.A.N., Inc. Child Development Center at Ocean County College 1) To continue to keep enrollment up. 2) To continue family and community involvement in order to maintain 25% in-kind. 3) Continue our partnership with the Ocean County College Nursing Program. 4) Enjoy a partnership with Ocean County Vo-Tech schools. 5) To continue working as a team. 6) Work on recruiting community volunteers
MISSION: Why we are here
As the Community Action Agency for low to moderate income residents, we are committed to providing quality and comprehensive services that improve the quality of life of individuals and families and assist them in moving toward self-sufficiency.
VISION: Where we are headed
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Values: How we act
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