News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  Pediatrician Dr. Christian Canzoniero will headline a special Pregnancy & Infancy Summit at Project Self-Sufficiency , Saturday, November 15 th , 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This unique event will spotlight critical issues faced by expectant and new parents during pregnancy and through a child’s early years; free baby items, prizes and giveaways will also be offered to attendees.   Participants at Project Self-Sufficiency’s Pregnancy & Infancy Summit can get up-to-date information about lead prevention , breastfeeding , safe sleeping , establishing healthy relationships, and more. Photographer Rebecca Ferrier will take professional photos of parents and children.   “The Pregnancy & Infancy Summit invites expectant parents and mothers and fathers of young children to gain valuable information about pregnancy and child development, along with expert advice about health and wellness,” explains Deborah Berry-Toon , Executive Director of Project Self-Suffi...

  Women who are pregnant with their first child can receive regular visits from a nurse in the privacy of their own home through the Nurse Family Partnership program offered by Project Self-Sufficiency .   Eligible, first-time mothers of all ages are paired with a nurse who visits them throughout the pregnancy and up until the child’s second birthday.   The visiting nurses provide support, education and counseling on health, behavioral and self-sufficiency issues.   Access to food, diapers, clothing, and additional resources for children are provided during each visit.   Nurse-Family Partnership is founded on the pioneering work of David Olds, professor of pediatrics, psychiatry, and preventive medicine at the University of Colorado in Denver.   Olds' determination to help young children and families get a better start in life led to the development of a nurse home visitation program for first-time, low-income moms and their children.   The volu...

  Parents of infants and toddlers, or those who are pregnant with their first child, are invited to receive advice and support from a certified nurse or family support worker through Project Self-Sufficiency .   The agency offers a range of family support programs to income-eligible families in Sussex, Warren, and Hunterdon counties.   The programs are free, voluntary, and confidential.   Those who register and complete their first consultation can receive a $50 Shop Rite gift card. To find out more about the family support programs offered at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500 or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org .   Participants in the agency’s family support programs receive free parenting tips, baby items, information about childhood health, childhood development assessments, and other topics from certified nurses or family support workers.   The programs combine one-on-one discussions with educational outings for mothers and children ...