The mission of the Ocean County Board of Social Services is to serve residents of Ocean County in the administration of approximately 50 programs.The agency has expanded its mission to include a more pronounced emphasis on client responsibility and eventual self-sufficiency.The Ocean County Board of Social Services continues to commit to an ongoing record of excellence in serving Ocean County's population.In furtherance of this goal, the Board utilizes bilingual (English/Spanish) workers, a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD), American Sign Language Interpreters, and Language Line Service to ensure that all residents have access to programs and services.The Ocean County Board of Social Services provides eligible county residents with financial, medical, and social services assistance. Assistance can be granted for emergency circumstances, as well as to meet ongoing needs.Offices are located in Toms River, Lakewood, and Manahawkin. Not all offices are staffed for all programs.