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, March 28 th , 5:30 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 to attendees.   Advance registration is encouraged.   “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 forward,” remarked Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency.   “The Family Success Center has supported Sussex County parents and child...

Parents and community members are invited to receive an overview of the innovative parenting technique known as the Nurtured Heart Approach® at a meeting of the Project Sussex Kids General Council, Wednesday, June 20 th , 9:00 a.m.   Participants will also receive an update on Project Sussex Kids activities.   Refreshments will be provided; childcare is available upon request.   Project Self-Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. The presentation will be facilitated by Christie Farber, Nurtured Heart Approach® Certified Trainer, Family Partners of Morris & Sussex Counties.   The Nurtured Heart Approach® began as a method for treating children labeled as challenging, difficult, or intense, particularly those with diagnoses such as ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Autism, PTSD, Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD), and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.   The techniques are now used successfully in schools, foster-care systems,...

Northern New Jersey parents and children are invited to Project Self-Sufficiency’s annual Family Expo, Thursday, April 26 th , 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.   Workshops for parents will be supplemented by children’s activities, dinner, gift card raffles and other events.   The Family Expo is sponsored by the Sussex County Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency and Project Sussex Kids, the County Council for Young Children.   Attendance is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required. Break-out sessions for parents will include a presentation by Kris Imbrie, LCSW, DVS, regarding methods for dealing with children’s emotional outbursts or temper tantrums.   Additional workshops will discuss early intervention services and child study team processes.   Hearing screenings and a Q&A with an attorney will round out the event.   Participants will be treated to dinner and goodie bags filled with parenting resources.   Atten...