Utility Bill Assistance Available through County Partnership with NJ SHARES
Atlantic Highlands Herald
Monmouth County has partnered with New Jersey SHARES to offer utility assistance to income-eligible tenants with up to 18 months of utility arrearages resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic through the Monmouth County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). Read more.
Monmouth County commissioner election focuses on COVID-19, spending and raises
Asbury Park Press
Kiley said she has been proud of the commissioners’ work through the pandemic, including the work done by Monmouth County ACTS (Assisting Community Through Services), which was established before the pandemic to unite local nonprofits to better serve the community. Monmouth County ACTS was used to help link residents with financial recovery, job placement, child care and mental health services through the pandemic. Read more.
Assistance Available for Those Impacted by Tropical Storm Ida
Atlantic Highlands Herald
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners are advising residents and business owners that assistance is available for those who have incurred damages due to Tropical Storm Ida. Read more.
Find breastfeeding resources at these free August events hosted by Monmouth group
Asbury Park Press
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and Monmouth ACTS (Assisting Community Through Services) — a public-private partnership initiated by the Monmouth County Commissioners to better serve residents — is sponsoring several events. Read more.
Monmouth COVID-19 cases rise, but vaccines, testing and money are available
Asbury Park Press
So far, Monmouth County had delivered $600,000 in rental assistance, with another $543,000 about to be dispersed to approved applicants. More than 600 tenants and 105 landlords have applied for the aid, while the county is still processing more than 400 applications. Monmouth County ACTS, public-private partnership that links county and nonprofit resources under one umbrella, also offers programs for people who may need assistance. Read more.
County Commissioners Give Update on COVID-19 Cases, Vaccinations and Upcoming Testing
The Journal NJ
Deputy Director Sue Kiley said, “One of the resources available to our residents that has continued throughout the pandemic is Monmouth ACTS, our innovative public-private partnership that brings together county employees from the Department of Human Services and community leaders to find effective ways to meet today’s human services needs.” Read more.
Monmouth ACTS celebrates Breastfeeding Awareness Month with events for families
CentralJersey.com
The U.S. Healthy Families 2030 goal for the nation is to increase the percentage of infants who are breastfed exclusively – meaning breast milk only, and no solid food, water, or other liquids – through 6 months of age to a target of 42.4%. Read more.
Monmouth County commissioners honored with Beacon of Heroes Award
CentralJersey.com
“We are proud to have launched initiatives including the Monmouth ACTS Financial Recovery Initiative, which was created to educate and communicate financial programs and services available to Monmouth County residents who are facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Commissioner Nick DiRocco said. Read more.
Monmouth ACTS Celebrates Breastfeeding Awareness Month
The Monmouth Journal
Monmouth ACTS (Assisting Community Through Services), a public-private partnership initiated by the Monmouth County Commissioners to better serve residents, will celebrate World and National Breastfeeding Awareness Month in August by sponsoring several events for families to increase awareness of the importance and benefits of breastfeeding. Read more.
Monmouth ACTS Celebrates Breastfeeding Awareness Month with Events for Families
InsiderNJ
Monmouth ACTS will celebrate World and National Breastfeeding Awareness Month in August by sponsoring several events for families to increase awareness of the importance and benefits of breastfeeding. Read more.