News from Project Self-Sufficiency

Parents, educators and caregivers of those with special needs recently attended a free Resource Fair at Project Self-Sufficiency.   The event featured workshops, guest speakers and vendors designed to support families with special needs individuals of all ages.   “Through our work in the community, we have encountered many families who expressed a desire for an event which offered a variety of resources for those caring for special needs children and adults in one place,” commented Project Self-Sufficiency Executive Director Deborah Berry-Toon.    “The feedback we received from our attendees and vendors will enable us to continue to offer access to the resources families need to make informed decisions about the health and welfare of the special needs individuals in their care.   We are particularly grateful to all of the social service organization and healthcare providers who attended.”   Diana Perez Life Change Strategist, Coach...

Parents, educators and caregivers of those with special needs are invited to attend a free Resource Fair at Project Self-Sufficiency on Saturday, November 2nd, 8:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.   The event will address the needs of individuals with special needs from infancy through adulthood.   Workshops, seminars, guest speakers and activities for children will be available to participants.   A light lunch and childcare will be provided.   Attendance is free; advance registration is recommended for all attendees but required if childcare will be utilized.   Registration is available on the Project Self-Sufficiency website or by calling 973-940-3500 or 844-804-3500.   Project Self-Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. Haley McCracken discusses early childhood services at last year's Special Needs Resource Fair Workshops at the Resource Fair, “Special Needs Across the Lifespan,” will address issues with behavior, school, nutrition, healt...

Parents, educators and caregivers recently came together to identify resources and offer support for special needs individuals of all ages at a unique gathering on the Newton campus of Project Self-Sufficiency.   Titled “Special Needs Across the Lifespan” the event addressed issues impacting education, nutrition, health and wellness, housing, workplace, and recreation opportunities for infants, children, teens and adults with special needs.   Workshops, seminars, guest speakers and activities for children were available to participants.   The event was co-sponsored by the Sussex County Family Success Center and Project Sussex Kids, the Sussex County Council for Young Children. “Caring for a special needs child or adult can be complicated and overwhelming,” commented Project Self-Sufficiency Program Coordinator Haley McCracken commented.   “Through our work with social service organizations and schools in the community, we identified a need for a one-st...