Project Self-Sufficiency offers a variety of programs to support Sussex County families. Happening in September:
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Sussex and Warren County residents, ages 16 – 25, who have dropped out of high school are invited to participate in the New Jersey Youth Corps at Project Self-Sufficiency. Prepare for the high school equivalency exam; get help with interview skills, resumes, vocational training, and counseling; receive a $100 per week stipend along with free transportation and childcare. The 16-week program launches October 10th. Refer a friend and get a $100 gift card! Call the New Jersey Youth Corps Hotline at 973-940-3510 to get started.
Learn more at a New Jersey Youth Corps Open House:
Thursday, September 8th, 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 13th, 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, September 21st, 6:00 p.m.
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Project Sussex Kids, The Sussex County Council for Young Children, has been established by the New Jersey Department of Children & Families to bring together parents, caregivers, as well as health, education and social service providers to enhance communication, coordination and collaboration of services for families with young children. We want to hear your concerns! Meetings forming now! Check it out at www.projectsussexkid.org. Get involved by contacting Project Sussex Kids at sussexkids@projectselfsufficiency.org.
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Sussex Warren Project Family Connect is established at Project Self-Sufficiency! If you’re a Sussex or Warren County, New Jersey, resident, connecting with the help you need just got easier. Sussex-Warren Project Family Connect Central Intake has been funded by the New Jersey Department of Health to improve the quality and services coordination for individuals and families to increase access to community resources. Call our hotline at 1-844-807-3500 to speak with a Family Support Worker who can assist you in connecting with local resources such as healthcare, transportation, life skills development, employment training, case management, voluntary home visitation and more!
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Pregnant women and mothers of young children are invited to discuss prenatal, childhood and adult issues at monthly Mother-Child Lunch & Learn gatherings. Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 13th, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Discuss “Sowing the Seeds of a Healthy Future.” Free; participants must be enrolled in one of Project Self-Sufficiency’s home visitation programs. Registration is easy! Call 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500 for a schedule and more information.
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Family Fun Night, Thursday, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m., September 22nd. Fun for the whole family at the Project Self-Sufficiency Community Education Center! Enjoy a variety of fun activities — classic family movies, craft projects, games and more. Refreshments provided. FREE!
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Get high quality fresh, frozen or refrigerated food at discount prices through the Jolin Food Box program. Order at www.jolinfoodbox.com
by Wednesday, September 14th and pick up your order at Project Self-Sufficiency on Saturday, October 22nd. Call 973-940-3500 with questions.
For more information about any of these programs, or to learn about the other services offered at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500, or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.
