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Parents Invited to Give Opinions about Local Services

  Local parents are invited to offer input about their families’ needs, challenges, and concerns, as well as suggestions for upcoming events, at a meeting of the Journey Family Success Center Parent Advisory Board at Project Self-Sufficiency , Tuesday, June 18 th , 5:00 p.m.   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. Those who attend their first meeting of the Journey Family Success Center Parent Advisory Board will be eligible to receive a gift card. 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...
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In-Person and Online Parenting Classes Offered this Summer

  Project Self-Sufficiency will offer a unique roster of online and in-person parenting courses beginning in June, 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, June 23 rd – July 30 th ; classes will be...
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Free Job Skills Training Program for Women Starts in July

  Project Self-Sufficiency will offer a free, 8-week training program for women, including lessons in computer skills, job search methods, and interview techniques, along with on-the-job training at community work sites on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., from July 7 th – August 27 th .   All classes will take place at the agency’s campus which is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.   Worksites will be located throughout the county and hours will be dependent upon the employer’s needs. Interested participants are encouraged to attend an Open House to learn more about the program and complete an application.   Open Houses will be held at Project Self-Sufficiency Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m., May 27 th , June 10 th , 17 th and 24 th , and Fridays at 10:00 a.m., May 29 th , June 5 th and 12 th .   The comprehensive Summer Office Skills program prepares participants to seek entry-level office administrative positions.   In addition to comp...
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