TOMS RIVER – The front of the house looks like a very nice, very large two-story home. It just happens to have a lot of parking spaces and another office building behind it.
Inside, you’ll find a large, open dining room and kitchen with multiple appliances. A living room area had holiday decorations up at the time. The bedrooms are all upstairs. Everything is like a house, just bigger.
This was done by design. It’s meant to feel like a home. Even the lack of signs on the property let it fit in with the neighborhood. This is Ocean’s Harbor House, a place for youth who are homeless or in crisis. Despite the name, they also serve Monmouth County.
This particular building houses the Supervised Transitional Living Program. It is meant to provide security and structure for youth ages 16-21, as they learn the skills and get employment to become independent adults.
Wonder if they have a need for a wall unit or a TV cabinet
This is so interesting. I used to walk past Harbor House everyday when i would walk to my boyfriends house after school and was always curious about it.
Jena Marie ?
Kathleen Locandro what is this
I stayed here a couple weeks when I was in HS.
My sister stayed here for a couple years. Helps them save money, keep up with a job, rule following, and helps them find housing when they leave.
They never helped. They always blaming the parents. Compromise with you kids. Curfew is at 10 pm for a 15 yr old. They wanted 12 no way not for a 15 yr old. Did more damage than good. Maybe it’s changed over the years many years. I doubt though
Is it for sale ?
I have worked with some of these kids and they are amazing. They listen, follow directions and actually want to come back. Very polite group.
My home away from home growing up!