News from Project Self-Sufficiency

Parents who are concerned about their youngster’s developmental progress can now jump start the assessment process by accessing an online questionnaire through the Project Self-Sufficiency website.   The Ages & Stages Questionnaire is designed to focus on the areas of communication, gross and fine motor skills, and social development.   After parents complete the online questionnaire regarding their child’s development, an Early Childhood Specialist follows up with parents to address concerns and connect them to resources to support the child’s needs.   The Ages & Stages Questionnaire is a service of the Early Childhood Specialist program at Project Self-Sufficiency, a three-year program funded by the New Jersey Department of Children and Families. The Ages & Stages initiative is a natural extension of the services provided by Project Self-Sufficiency explains Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency.   “Project...

Parents and community members are invited to discuss the importance of play time for children at a meeting of the Project Sussex Kids General Council, Wednesday, October 16 th , at 9:00 a.m. at Project Self-Sufficiency.   Participants will also receive an update on Project Sussex Kids activities.   An overview of play and child interaction will be offered by Helen O’Shea, BSN, RN, HN-BC , Case Manager, Sussex County Special Child Health Services.   Refreshments will be provided; childcare is available upon request.   Project Self-Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. 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 children.   County Councils for Young Children have been established in all of the state’s 21 counties to bring together parents, caregivers, as well...