Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to attend a special Family Expo hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency, Wednesday, May 21st, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The Family Expo will combine educational forums, interactive exhibits, and fun activities sponsored by the Mental Health Association, such as Triple A Mobile Gaming, Paint the Town mini canvases, and the handcrafted ice pops commonly known as Puras Paletas. 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.”
In addition to Project Self-Sufficiency, several community agencies will provide valuable resources and information, including Atlantic Health System, Newton Medical Center; Caring Partners of Morris/Sussex; Center for Family Services; Center for Prevention and Counseling; DASI; NJ Comfort Partners Program; NJ4S; Mental Health Association; Mental Health Urgent Care; NORWESCAP Child and Family Resource Services; Special Child Health Services; Sussex County Community and Youth Services; Sussex County Office of Public Health Nursing; Sussex County Division of Social Services; Sussex County Library; Sussex County YMCA; Youth Advocate Program; Zufall Health Center; 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.
Project Self-Sufficiency is a private, non-profit organization, empowering low-income families to achieve economic self-sufficiency and family stability in semi-rural, northwestern New Jersey. Since 1986, Project Self-Sufficiency has served more than 25,000 families, including over 30,000 children. We offer a full range of services for low income single parents, teen parents, displaced homemakers, and two-parent families, including computer classes, resume preparation, help with interview skills, legal education, parenting workshops, help with emergency basic needs, counseling, case management, support groups, life skills preparation, financial workshops, family activities and childcare.
