News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  Project Self-Sufficiency announces that the popular Nurse Family Partnership home visitation program is now available to experienced mothers, in addition to those who are pregnant with their first child. Eligible mothers of all ages are paired with a nurse who visits them in the privacy of their own home 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 vol...

  Did you know that women who are pregnant with their first child may be eligible to receive visits from a personal nurse in the privacy of their own home through Project Self-Sufficiency's Nurse Family Partnership program? Get advice about prenatal care, maternal child health, parenting, and more. Call 973-940-3500 or enroll online: https://www.projectselfsufficiency.org/nurse-family-partnership-nj

Kori Bodle Kori Bodle has faced several exciting challenges during the past few months, including launching a career, getting a driver’s license, buying a car, and planning a wedding.   Now pregnant with her first child, she considers herself fortunate to be able to rely on the advice from the personal nurse provided through Project Self-Sufficiency’s Nurse Family Partnership program, particularly as she navigates her first pregnancy during a pandemic. “I didn’t think I would be able to have children, so just getting pregnant was a surprise.   I’m 28 weeks pregnant now and I’m feeling great,” commented Bodle, who works as a Behavioral Technician at a Sussex County drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility and has started coursework towards the next step in her career.   “We had a case of Covid-19 at work, so I stopped working for a week.   I got tested and went back to work.   I want to get certified as a Peer Recovery Specialist.” Women...

Preschool teacher Gabriela Rodriguez, 25, has received visits in her home from registered nurse Debi Zingone ever since she learned that she was pregnant with her daughter, Penelope, now 14 months old.   Rodriguez is client of Project Self-Sufficiency’s Nurse Family Partnership program.   Zingone provided invaluable support throughout Rodriguez’ pregnancy and she will continue to visit the mother and child regularly until the youngster celebrates her second birthday. “From Debi I learned things I can use to make sure that my baby is okay,” explains Rodriguez who also attends college in pursuit of a degree in education.   “I learned how to put my baby to sleep, which foods to give her, and how to deal with my anxiety.   I had a lot of worries about having a baby, and I was having a hard time because I felt very alone.   Everything I’ve learned I owe to my nurse home visitor, Debi.” Women who are pregnant with their first child can receiv...