Nutrition Educator Sarah
Curran will discuss childhood obesity and offer tips for preparing family meals
and dealing with picky eaters at the next meeting of the Project Sussex Kids
General Council, Wednesday, October 19th, at Project
Self-Sufficiency. Meetings will be held
at 9:00 a.m. and at 6:00 p.m., in order to maximize opportunities for
participation by the general public. Project
Sussex Kids, the Sussex County Council for Young Children, is designed by the
New Jersey Department of Children & Families to address the needs of local
families who are expecting or who are parenting young children. Meeting 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 New Jersey Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance Education Program employs educators like Curran with the
goal of improving nutrition and increasing physical activity within the
community, and particularly among those who receive public assistance. Curran will review childhood obesity
statistics throughout the state and within Sussex County. Strategies for encouraging every family
member to eat a balanced diet will be addressed.
County Councils for Young Children
have been established in all of the state’s 21 counties to bring together
parents, caregivers, as well as health, education and social service
professionals to enhance communication, coordination and collaboration of
services. The Project Sussex Kids
General Council Meeting is free and open to the public, but registration is
required. To attend the General Council
Meeting, call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500. Additional information is available at www.projectsussexkids.org.
