Dear Southern Ocean County FAMILES,

I was hoping to hear from one of the families in Southern Ocean County this month regarding the child care situation. 

Unfortunately, this leaves me no other choice but to no longer offer these services during the monthly meetings.  Effective Janaury 26th, there will be no child care available in Manahawkin. 

We offer this service free of charge, and only need someone to coordinate the babysitters and FACES pays them for their time.  I am not able to make it to all of the meetings to manage child care services since I do not live in Ocean County, and currently coordinate meetings in Atlantic and Cape May.  You are welcome to attend those meetings, where we will continue to offer child care. 

If there is a family who would be able to arrange for two babysitters at each meeting, we can resume business as usual.  Please call me at 412-3750, if you would like to see this courtesy service continue in Manahawkin.  I can give you many ideas on resources for child care in your area.  Thank you for your concern and cooperation in this matter.