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Free Parenting Workshops for Parents, Dads

  Project Self-Sufficiency will offer a unique roster of online and in-person parenting courses beginning in April, including the 24/7 Dad course for fathers as well as the ACT Raising Safe Kids Program , which was designed by the American Psychological Association for parents and caregivers of young children.   Fathers are invited to attend special workshops created just for them, either online or in person, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m. Created by the National Fatherhood Initiative , the 24:7 Dads program focuses on five characteristics of nurturing and effective fathering and has been proven to transform families and communities. The 24:7 Dad curriculum is designed for expectant fathers as well as experienced Dads. Participants will examine what it means to be a man, health, handling emotions appropriately, discipline, and co-parenting. Twelve consecutive sessions will be held at 6:00 p.m. at Project Self-Sufficiency, April 7 th – May 14 th ; classes will be...
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Get Free Legal Advice about Divorce

  Project Self-Sufficiency will host a free, online Family Law seminar on Thursday, March 26 th , 7:00 p.m., with attorney Natalie Thompson, Esquire. Participants will discuss child support, grounds for divorce, court procedures, alimony, parenting time, equitable distribution of assets, and other topics related to divorce.   The presentation, which will be offered through Zoom, is free and open to the public; interested attendees should call Project Self-Sufficiency, 973-940-3500, to register and receive log-in details.  

Free Prom Dresses at Project Self-Sufficiency

  Teens are invited to select free, new, or gently-used prom dresses and accessories from the popular “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency .   Formal wear including prom dresses, bridesmaids’ dresses, gowns for mothers-of-the-bride, evening bags, jewelry, wraps and shawls, as well as shoes in good condition are all available at no charge.   All items are displayed in a boutique-like setting on Project Self-Sufficiency’s Newton campus, and space is available for dresses to be tried on.   The public is invited, and no appointment is needed.   The “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop will be open March 23 rd , 24 th , 25 th , 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.; March 26 th , 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.; March 27 th , 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.; and March 28 th , 9:00 a.m. - noon.   “We are delighted to be offering teens the opportunity to receive beautiful gowns and accessories free of charge at the ‘Sister-to-Sister’ Prom Shop,” commented Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Dir...