News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  Community members are invited to learn how to introduce young children to mental health concepts and address their corresponding feelings, thoughts and actions by attending a meeting of the Project Sussex Kids General Council, Wednesday, May 1 st , 11:00 a.m., at Project Self-Sufficiency .   The presentation, which is particularly designed for parents and those who work with parents of young children, will feature the Gizmo’s Pawsome Guide to Mental Health and will be facilitated by the NJ4S Mental Health Association .   The Gizmo program uses the concept of a therapy dog to boost awareness of children’s mental health with an extensive array of curricula, in-person activities, and interactive video content. During the presentation, Project Self-Sufficiency staff will also provide an update on Project Sussex Kids activities in the community.   The meeting is free and open to the public; advance registration is encouraged.   Interested participants are invit...

  Family therapist Kris Imbrie will present “Is It Really Over? The Pandemic Through the Eyes of a Child” at a meeting of the Project Sussex Kids General Council, Wednesday, July 14 th , 10:00 a.m. at Project Self-Sufficiency .   Parents, caregivers, educators, and community members are welcome to attend in person.   Childcare is available for those in need.   Additionally, the meeting will be available on Zoom for those who are reluctant to gather in a communal setting.   Participants will also receive an update on Project Sussex Kids activities.   The meeting is free and open to the public; those who would like to participate virtually are invited to call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 for log-in details.   Project Sussex Kids, the Sussex County Council for Young Children, has been designed by the New Jersey Department of Children & Families to address the needs of local families who are expecting or who are parenting young chil...