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Parents invited to share feedback at Journey Family Success Center meeting in Newton

NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) — Local parents are invited to participate in a meeting of the Journey Family Success Center Parent Advisory Board at Project Self-Sufficiency on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 5 p.m.

Families will be able to share their needs, challenges, and concerns, as well as offer suggestions for upcoming events. Staff from the Family Success Center will highlight ways the agency can respond to issues facing parents and incorporate feedback into future programs.

Dinner and childcare will be provided for those attending in person. The meeting will also be available via Zoom; participants can call 973-940-3500 to obtain log-in details. Advance registration is required for the in-person session.

“Input from parents is crucial to the success of the Family Success Center and we are excited about offering residents the opportunity to meet area providers, express their concerns about gaps in services, and identify strategies for moving forward,” said Deborah Berry-Toon, executive director of Project Self-Sufficiency. “The Family Success Center has supported Sussex County parents and children for many years, and we are looking forward to responding to the needs of area families and incorporating their suggestions into existing and new programs for the community.”

Parents attending their first meeting of the advisory board will be eligible to receive a gift card.

Project Self-Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. More information about the Parent Advisory Board or other programs offered by the Journey Family Success Center is available by calling 973-940-3500 or visiting www.journeyfsc.org.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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