Connect Families
We research and list free, low-cost, and sliding-scale clinics, hospitals, food assistance, mental health services, and insurance programs across New Jersey.
About
About Shore Health Connect
A student-led nonprofit connecting New Jersey families to the care they deserve — across all 21 counties.
How it began
Shore Health Connect was founded by a Monmouth County, NJ student who saw firsthand how difficult it was for local families to find and navigate healthcare resources. What started as personal research into local clinics and assistance programs grew into a community-facing initiative — one that believes every family deserves a clear, easy path to care regardless of income, insurance status, or background.
What started as a hyperlocal initiative for the Jersey Shore has grown into a statewide effort — connecting New Jersey families from Cape May to Bergen County to free and low-cost healthcare resources.
Our Mission
Care for every family. Pathways for every student.
To connect every Jersey Shore family to free and low-cost healthcare resources, wellness education, and preventive care — and to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals through hands-on student engagement.
Our Values
Accessibility
Healthcare information should be easy to find, free, and clearly explained for every family.
Community
We build with — not for — the Jersey Shore neighborhoods we serve.
Student Leadership
We invest in the next generation of healthcare leaders through real responsibility.
Integrity
We only list resources we have vetted and would refer a family member to.
Compassion
We meet families where they are, without judgment about income, status, or background.
What We Do
Educate Students
We guide high school and college students through healthcare career pathways, shadowing opportunities, HOSA resources, and service learning.
Host Events
We organize free community health fairs, wellness workshops, and career panels across the Jersey Shore region.