News from Project Self-Sufficiency

Anne Gacquin, Esquire, will discuss topics related to divorce at a free Family Law seminar at Project Self-Sufficiency, 127 Mill Street, Newton, Wednesday, March 13 th , 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.   Learn about child support, grounds for divorce, court procedures, alimony, parenting time, equitable distribution of assets, and other topics related to divorce.   The presentation is free and open to the public, but registration is required.   To register call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500.

Private meetings with an attorney are available at Project Self-Sufficiency for those who want advice about divorce, bankruptcy, landlord-tenant issues, mortgage modifications, or other topics.   Individual consultations will be offered on Thursdays, March 7 th – 28 th , between the hours of 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.   The sessions are free and open to area residents who meet income eligibility requirements; consultations are by appointment only.   To make an appointment for a legal consultation or to find out more about the other services available at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500.   Information about Project Self-Sufficiency is also available at www.projectselfsufficiency.org .

Project Self-Sufficiency will offer parenting workshops for fathers and parents of school-aged children this spring.   The course for Fathers will be offered on Tuesdays, March 5 th – April 30 th , 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.   Workshops for parents of school-aged children will be held on Wednesdays, March 6 th – May 1 st , 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.   Participants will learn about the different stages of physical and emotional development during childhood, as well as techniques for positive discipline and improved communication.   The classes are co-sponsored by the Sussex County Family Success Center and Project Sussex Kids, the Sussex County Council for Young Children.   The sessions are free and open to the public, but registration is required.    The agency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.   The parenting classes offered by Project Self-Sufficiency follow the Nurturing Parent curriculum which teaches age-specific parenting skills and includes components designed for parents as