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Parents needed to serve on Journey Family Success Center Parent Advisory Board at Project Self-Sufficiency

NEWTON, NJ (Sussex County) – Local parents are invited to attend an informational session about the Journey Family Success Center’s Parent Advisory Board at Project Self-Sufficiency on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 5:00 p.m.

Organizers are seeking input from families on local services, parenting challenges, and ideas for upcoming events. Family Success Center staff will highlight how the agency can address issues facing local parents and incorporate feedback into future programs. Dinner and childcare will be provided for those in attendance.

The session will also be available via Zoom. Interested participants can call 973-940-3500 to obtain login 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 to offer residents the opportunity to meet area providers, voice their concerns about gaps in services, and identify strategies for moving forward,” remarked Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency. “The Family Success Center has supported Sussex County parents and children for many years. Expanding the Parent Advisory Board will allow us to better respond to the needs of local families and incorporate their suggestions into both existing and new programs.”

Those attending their first meeting of the Journey Family Success Center Parent Advisory Board will be eligible to receive a gift card. Project Self-Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. For more information about the Parent Advisory Board or any of the programs sponsored by the Journey Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500 or visit 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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