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, June 3 rd , 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 forw...

  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...