Speakers - Louis Schwartz and Samantha White, Family & Children’s Service Monmouth County (FCS) receive Rotary mug from
club President Dave Brown
Highlights: Mr. Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer for Monmouth County related that this non-profit organization was established in 1909 by 3 businessmen who recognized the need to help challenged individuals such as underprivileged children, seniors, the disabled and abused. The mantra is to provide advocacy, compassion and trust and give dignity to individuals The organization is supported by donors and government grants. Samantha White, Director of Volunteers outlined some of the services. Some of these programs provided by trained volunteers are adult protective services, home care assistance, education concerning health and medications , recreation in home for the isolated, reading buddies for at -risk school children, help with Medicare and related insurance budgets, holiday events and toys FCS is the sole county provider of unduplicated services for individuals and families in crisis.