Family Expo Promises Fun Activities and Education for All

 

Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to attend a special Family Expo hosted by the Journey Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency, Thursday, April 30^th, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The Family Expo will combine educational forums, interactive exhibits, and fun activities for the whole family. Participants will receive valuable information about childhood development, community agencies will be present to provide additional resources, and dinner will be provided.

 

“The Family Expo promises a delightful experience for families, with hands-on exhibits that encourage participation and various activities that are designed to educate as well as entertain,” remarked Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency. “This event will also highlight summer family activities, making it a perfect opportunity to plan summer outings while connecting with other families. We are grateful to the social service agencies and healthcare organizations who will be on hand to share their expertise with local families.”

 

Participants will be able to climb onboard Dot, the Sussex County Library System’s mobile library, and receive ambulance tours from the Newton Volunteer First Aid & Rescue Squad. In addition to Project Self-Sufficiency, numerous community agencies will provide valuable resources and information, including Atlantic Health System, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Coastal & Northern NJ, Care Plus New Jersey Kinship Navigator Program, Caring Partners of Morris & Sussex, Center for Evaluation & Counseling, Inc., Center for Family Services, DASI: Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Intervention Services, DAWN Center for Independent Living, Elizabethtown Gas, Family Promise of Sussex County, Family Support Organization of Morris & Sussex Counties, Ginnie's House Children's Advocacy Center, Mental Health Association, Mental Health Urgent Care, New Jersey Division of Child Protection & Permanency, Office of Resource Families, NJ4S of Morris & Sussex Counties, Northern NJ Safe Kids/Safe Communities, NORWESCAP Child Family Resource Services, Partnership for Maternal and Child Health, Riverstone Therapies, Sussex County Community & Youth Services, Sussex County Division of Social Services, Sussex County Skylands Ride, Sussex County Special Child Health Services, Sussex County YMCA, and others.

 

Those who attend the Family Expo will be eligible to receive a gift card. Project Self-Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.  For information about Family Expo, or to find out more about any of the programs sponsored by the Journey Family Success Center or Project Sussex Kids at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500 or visit www.journeyfsc.org.

Learn about Divorce at Free Seminar

 

Project Self-Sufficiency will host a free, online Family Law seminar on Thursday, April 30^th, 7:00 p.m., with attorney Megan Clark, Esquire. 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, to register and receive log-in details. 

Learn about Infant First Aid at Free Baby Fair

 

Healthcare expert Lorrie Koonz will discuss infant first aid and safety during a special Baby Beginnings Fair hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency, Wednesday, April 22^nd, 1:00 p.m. Pregnant women and parents of newborns are invited to access the resources they need to be successful, including free and reduced cost activities for families, information about early childhood health and development, positive parenting techniques, and other topics. Lunch will be provided along with free baby items, prizes and unique giveaways. The Baby Beginnings event is part of a Family Connects NJ program which supplements Project Self-Sufficiency’s robust programs for pregnant women and parents of young children, including home visitation programs, monthly Mommy Parties, and Parent Cafes. Pregnant women and parents of young children are invited to call 973-940-3500 to register.

 

“We are excited to be offering these innovative and fun gatherings to the community,” explains Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency.  “Pregnant women and parents of young children have a great need for accurate information about a host of topics, and the Family Connects NJ Baby Beginnings Fairs will allow them to receive up-to-date health and wellness advice, as well as free items for baby and family.”

 

To register for the Family Connects NJ Baby Beginnings Fair, to discuss your early childhood parenting needs, or to find out more about other programs and services available at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500.