Project Self-Sufficiency has launched a new series of Baby and Parenting Fairs to help pregnant women and parents of young children to access the resources they need to be successful. Monthly “Baby Beginnings, Baby & Parenting Fairs” will feature targeted discussions, along with free baby items, prizes and giveaways. Interested participants are invited to gather on Friday, October 18 th , 10:00 a.m. – noon, to learn about prenatal and postpartum nutrition. Prenatal fitness, early childhood development, effective bedtime routines, and positive parenting techniques will also be addressed. Lunch will be provided. Pregnant women and parents of young children are invited to call 973-940-3500 to register. “We are excited to be offering these innovative and fun monthly gatherings to the community,” explains Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency. “Pregnant women and parents of young children have a great need for accurate information about
Project Self-Sufficiency will host a free, virtual Family Law seminar on Thursday, October 17 th , 7:00 p.m., with attorney Mariann Murphy. 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, for log-in details. The agency’s legal seminar series is a program of the Journey Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency and is funded by the New Jersey Department of Children & Families .