News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  Local parents are invited to attend an information session about the Journey Family Success Center Parent Advisory Board at Project Self-Sufficiency , Tuesday, November 19th, 5:00 p.m.   Organizers are seeking input from families regarding area services, parenting challenges and concerns, and ideas for upcoming events. 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. 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, express their concerns about gaps in services, and identify strategies for moving forward,” remarked Debora

  Parents and caregivers are invited to attend free in-person parenting skills workshops at Project Self-Sufficiency to learn practical strategies for addressing common parenting challenges with children. The workshops 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: ·          Power of Positive Parenting, November 6 th ·          Raising Resilient Children, November 13 th . ·          Raising Confident, Competent Children, November 20 th .   “