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Agency Honors Extraordinary Volunteers

  Volunteers and representatives from local businesses and organizations were recently recognized for their outstanding efforts in support of Project Self-Sufficiency at the agency’s annual Mosaic Awards ceremony.   The event recognizes individuals, schools, civic groups, businesses, and non-profit organizations which have provided invaluable assistance to the agency during the previous year.   A special President’s Award was given in memory of the late Board President Michael Holub, Esquire, to Project Self-Sufficiency Board of Director member Dolores Fernandez and her husband, Leadership Council member Jim Fernandez, in recognition of their years of commitment to the organization.   Longtime Project Self-Sufficiency employee Patrice Green received the Spirit of Service Award, in memory of former Board President Beverly Gordon.   In addition, several dedicated volunteers were welcomed into the Louise E. Murphy Center for Volunteerism Circle of Leaders, whic...
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Parents Invited to Community Gathering

  Local parents are invited to attend an information session about the Journey Family Success Center Parent Advisory Board at Project Self-Sufficiency , Tuesday, July 15 th , 5:00 p.m.   Organizers are seeking input from families regarding area services, parenting challenges and concerns, and ideas for upcoming events. Family Success Center staff will highlight ways the agency can address issues facing local parents and incorporate feedback into future programs.   Dinner and childcare will be provided for those in attendance.   The gathering will also be available on Zoom; interested participants are invited to call 973-940-3500 to obtain log-in details. Advance registration for the in-person session is required.   “Input from parents is crucial to the success of the Family Success Center and we are excited about offering residents the opportunity to meet area providers, express their concerns about gaps in services, and identify strategies for moving for...

In-Person and Online Parenting Classes

  Parents, caregivers, and educators are invited to learn practical strategies to address common parenting challenges by attending free, in-person or online workshops and discussion groups hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency. Workshops will offer participants the tools they need to raise happy, confident children and effectively manage misbehavior; a variety of course options are available to accommodate the varied needs of participants.   Workshops and discussion groups will help participants identify their parenting goals, address behavioral problems, and promote healthy child development by using the Triple P Positive Parenting Program , a comprehensive education initiative targeted to parents, healthcare professionals, educators, and caregivers of infants, toddlers, and school-aged children.     A Positive Parenting Course will be held at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Project Self-Sufficiency and offered simultaneously on Zoom, July 10 th , 25 th , 31 st ; ...