Parents and caregivers are invited to attend free in-person parenting skills workshops and groups at Project Self-Sufficiency to learn practical strategies for addressing common parenting challenges with children. The sessions will help participants identify their parenting goals, manage 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. In-person sessions will be held at 5:00 p.m. at Project Self-Sufficiency; pizza and childcare will be available. Attendees will receive a gift card for participating. Targeted parenting workshops will address a wide range of topics, including: · Developing Good Bedtime Routines, January 14 th · Hassle-...
Plans are underway for the annual Chili Open Golf Classic fundraiser to be held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds on Saturday, February 1st. Proceeds will benefit Project Give Shelter, a Project Self-Sufficiency initiative to help Sussex County residents who need emergency temporary shelter or stable housing. Funds raised from last year’s event were used to provide over 1,156 nights of shelter and help 147 local families, including 202 adults and 156 children, avoid homelessness. “Success in becoming self-sufficient is built on a stable foundation of secure and safe housing,” said Project Self-Sufficiency Executive Director Deborah Berry-Toon. “It’s difficult to find a job, hold a job, get an education, or receive training when you don’t know where you’re going to sleep at night, or you must constantly relocate.” Funds from the Chili Open will provide emergency shelter, security deposits, rent, and utility payments as necessary and appropriate, Be...