News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  Project Self-Sufficiency will host a free, virtual Family Law seminar on Thursday, November 14 th , 7:00 p.m., with attorney Natalie Thompson.   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 .

  Project Self-Sufficiency will offer three workshops during November regarding adverse childhood experiences with the goal of educating the public, supporting trauma survivors, and offering tips for prevention and healing within the community.   The workshop and discussion series, “Connections Matter”, which facilitates the conversation about issues surrounding childhood trauma, will be offered virtually over Zoom in English, Tuesday, November 12 th , 2:00 p.m., and in Spanish, Wednesday, November 13 th , 2:00 p.m.   A virtual “Understanding ACEs: Building Self-Healing Communities” presentation on Wednesday, November 20 th , 2:00 p.m., will address the neurological and biological effects of adversity on development and its corresponding impact on the health of the overall population.   Tips for protection, prevention, and promoting resilience within the community will also be discussed.   All workshops are free and open to the public; interested participants are invited to call 973

  Project Self-Sufficiency has earned a prestigious endorsement from Parents as Teachers National Center, Inc ., (PATNC) as a Blue Ribbon Affiliate, making it one of the top-performing home visiting affiliates within Parents as Teachers’ international network. The official designation was made in October 2024.   Being named a Blue Ribbon Affiliate affirms that Project Self-Sufficiency is a high-quality member of the home visiting field, implementing the evidence-based Parents as Teachers model with fidelity. Families in Sussex and Hunterdon Counties are positively impacted by the services delivered by this program.   The program includes home visits, group connections, child screening, and connections to community resources. It equips parents with knowledge and resources to prepare their children for a stronger start in life and greater success in school.   “To earn the Blue Ribbon Endorsement, we underwent a rigorous self-study and review process from the National Cent