At its core, Monmouth ACTS is a partnership. Read on to meet our County government and community partners.
Monmouth County Department of Human Services
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners established the Monmouth County Department of Human Services (MCDHS) in 1987. It reflects the Commissioners’ long-standing commitment to address the needs of our most vulnerable citizens, and those who may be struggling with an unexpected event that has left them unsure of where to turn.
MCDHS’ mission is to enhance the quality of life for people in Monmouth County through the planning, purchasing and delivery of human services by highly effective employees in partnership with public and private organizations. More than 140,000 Monmouth County residents receive one or more services from MCDHS each year.
Monmouth ACTS Advisory Council
The Monmouth ACTS Advisory Council (MAAC) represents a number of nonprofit organizations whose goals are to assist County residents in meeting a broad array of human service needs relating to mental health, disabilities, addiction, aging, housing, child care, food insufficiency, transportation and more.
Peter Boynton
Chair, Monmouth ACTS Advisory Council
Kathy Collins
Vice-Chair, Monmouth ACTS Advisory Council
Geoffrey S. Perselay
Vice-Chair, Monmouth ACTS Advisory Council
Director, Monmouth County Dept. of Human Services/Deputy County Administrator
Susan M. Kiley
Monmouth County Commissioner
Teri O’Connor
Monmouth County Administrator
Behaviorial Health Hub Co-Chairs
Wendy DePedro, Mental Health Assoc. of Monmouth County
Lynn Seaward, Monmouth County Department of Human Services
Early Childhood Success Hub Co-Chairs
Colleen Nelson, VNA Health Group
Kim Perrelli, Child Care Resources
Financial Empowerment Hub Co-Chairs
Lori-Anne McLane, United Way of Monmouth & Ocean Counties
Larry Sternbach, Monmouth County Division of Workforce Development
Housing & Homelessness Hub Co-Chairs
Tim Hearne
Kathy Weir, Monmouth County Continuum of Care
Positive Youth Development Hub Co-Chair
Dr. Lester Richens, Monmouth County Interim Executive County Superintendent of Schools
Successful Aging Hub Co-Chair
Randy Bishop, Neptune Township Department of Senior Services and Senior Center
Michele O’Shaughnessy, Monmouth County Department of Human Services – Division on Aging, Disabilities & Veterans Services
Communication Team Co-Chairs
Joseph Annecharico, County of Monmouth
Kathy Collins
Pat Bohse, Bohse & Associates LLC
Sara Burrill, Brookdale Community College
Tony Comerford, Ph.D., New Hope-IBHC, Inc.
Paul Dement, Monmouth University
Anna Diaz-White, 180 Turning Lives Around
Mary A. Ditri, New Jersey Hospital Association
Thomas F. Hayes, New Jersey Natural Gas
Steve Heisman, HABcore, Inc.
Gwendolyn O. Love, Lunch Break
Rev. Dr. Patricia S. Medley, Freehold Clergy Association
Beatriz Oesterheld, Community Affairs & Resource Center (CARC)
Rev. Robert Pierce, I Beseech Thee Development Corp.
Pastor Terrence K. Porter, Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank
Dr. Lester W. Richens, Monmouth County Office of Education
Marlene Ryan
Louis Schwarcz, Family and Children’s Service
Marta Silverberg, Monmouth Family Health Center
Rev. Ronald L. Sparks, Bethel AME Church
Arlene Spiegler
Triada Stampas, Fulfill
Dr. Anita Voogt, Brookdale Community College
Alicia F. Williams, South Jersey Legal Services
Ex-Officio, Non-Voting Members:
Karen Asay, Division of Child Protection & Permanency
Ellen Cohen, Office of Youth Services Planning
Judith Green, Division of Child Protection & Permanency
Christopher Merkel, Monmouth County Department of Health
Lorraine Scheibener, Monmouth County Division of Social Services
Nelson Troche, State of New Jersey Department of Human Services
Residents can find any of these organizations, and the many more that provide helpful services and programs, at the MonmouthResourceNet.
If you are interested in becoming involved with one of the Monmouth ACTS Hubs, feel free to reach out to any of the co-chairs by clicking on their names.