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Empowering Families: Wraparound Care & Domestic Violence Awareness

October 22, 2025 • Jodi

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What happens when a community truly wraps around a child and family?

In this episode of the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast, I sit down with three leaders from Ocean Partnership For Children (OPC)—a care management organization serving youth across Ocean County, NJ—to talk about support, safety, and hope during Domestic Violence Awareness Month and beyond.

Guests Include:
Jessica Pepe — Development Coordinator (OPC)
Katie Colhoun — Director of Community Resources & Advocacy (OPC)
Maureen DeSantis — Director of Care Management (OPC)

We cover:
What domestic violence really looks like (it’s not only physical) and how sometimes shame stops those who need help the most. There is so much support out there.
How OPC’s free, family-centered wraparound services stabilize crises and help kids thrive—from care management to youth groups and specialized supports.
The impact of social media on mental health—and practical ways families can set healthy limits.

Why one caring adult can be a powerful protective factor for a child.
Concrete ways to help OPC: donations, wish lists, events, and spreading the word.
Resources mentioned (U.S. & NJ):

National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
NJ Coalition Against DV / NJ Helpline: 1-800-572-SAFE (7233)
NJ PerformCare (24/7 children’s system access): 1-877-652-7624
Ocean County: Providence House (via Catholic Charities)

🌐 Ocean Partnership for Children: oceanpartnership.org
If you or someone you love needs help, you’re not alone. There is support, there is safety, and there is a path forward.

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