News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  Project Self-Sufficiency will offer three workshops during May and June regarding adverse childhood experiences with the goal of educating the public, supporting trauma survivors, and offering tips for prevention and healing within the community.   A virtual “Understanding ACEs: Building Self-Healing Communities” presentation on Wednesday, May 28 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. The workshop and discussion series, “Connections Matter”, which facilitates the conversation about issues surrounding childhood trauma, will be offered virtually in English, Tuesday, June 17 th , 2:00 p.m., and in Spanish, Wednesday, June 18 th , 2:00 p.m.   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 973-9...

  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, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., from July 8 th – August 28 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 Mondays at 10:00 a.m., June 2 nd , 9 th , 16 th , 23 rd , 30th, and Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m., June 4 th , 11 th , 18 th , and 25 th .   The comprehensive Summer Office Skills program prepares participants to seek entry-level office administrative positions.   In addition to c...

  Women who are pregnant with their first child can receive regular visits from a nurse in the privacy of their own home through the Nurse Family Partnership program offered by Project Self-Sufficiency .   Eligible, first-time mothers of all ages are paired with a nurse who visits them throughout the pregnancy and up until the child’s second birthday.   The visiting nurses provide support, education and counseling on health, behavioral and self-sufficiency issues.   Access to food, diapers, clothing, and additional resources for children are provided during each visit.   Nurse-Family Partnership is founded on the pioneering work of David Olds, professor of pediatrics, psychiatry, and preventive medicine at the University of Colorado in Denver.   Olds' determination to help young children and families get a better start in life led to the development of a nurse home visitation program for first-time, low-income moms and their children.   The volu...