News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  Pediatrician Dr. Christian Canzoniero will headline a special Pregnancy & Infancy Summit at Project Self-Sufficiency , Saturday, March 15 th , 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This unique event will spotlight important issues faced by expectant and new parents during pregnancy and through a child’s early years; free baby items, prizes and giveaways will also be offered.     Participants at Project Self-Sufficiency’s Pregnancy & Infancy Summit can receive one-on-one coaching sessions with trained parenting experts, learn about online resources for tracking their child’s development, and get up-to-date information about car seat safety, breastfeeding, nutrition, childbirth, doula services, pediatric occupational therapy, and more. Professional photos will be taken by photographer Julian Huarte.   “The Pregnancy & Infancy Summit invites expectant parents and mothers and fathers of young children to gain valuable information about pregnancy and child devel...

  Project Self-Sufficiency will host a free, virtual Family Law seminar on Thursday, March 13th, 7:00 p.m.   Participants will discuss child support, grounds for divorce, court procedures, alimony, parenting time, equitable distribution of assets, and other topics related to divorce.   The presentation, which will be offered through Zoom, is free and open to the public; interested attendees should call Project Self-Sufficiency, 973-940-3500, for log-in details.   The agency’s legal seminar series is a program of the Journey Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency and is funded by the New Jersey Department of Children & Families .

  Parents and caregivers are invited to attend free in-person parenting skills workshops and groups at Project Self-Sufficiency to learn practical strategies for addressing common parenting challenges with children. The sessions will help participants identify their parenting goals, manage behavioral problems, and promote healthy child development by using the Triple P Positive Parenting Program , a comprehensive education initiative targeted to parents, healthcare professionals, educators, and caregivers of infants, toddlers, and school-aged children.     In-person sessions will be held at 5:00 p.m. at Project Self-Sufficiency; pizza and childcare will be available. Attendees will receive a gift card for participating.   Targeted parenting workshops will address a wide range of topics, including: ·          The Power of Positive Parenting, March 4 th ·          Raising Res...