NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) — Project Self-Sufficiency will offer a series of parenting workshops beginning in April, providing online and in-person classes designed to help parents build stronger relationships with their children and develop effective parenting strategies.
The programs include the 24/7 Dad course, created by the National Fatherhood Initiative, and the ACT Raising Safe Kids Program, developed by the American Psychological Association for parents and caregivers of young children.
The 24:7 Dad program invites fathers to attend workshops either in person or online on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. The curriculum focuses on five characteristics of nurturing and effective fathering and addresses topics such as emotional health, discipline, co-parenting and communication.
Sessions will run from April 7 through May 14 at Project Self-Sufficiency in Newton. Pizza and child care will be available for participants attending in person.
“We are excited to be offering the 24:7 Dads program to the community,” explains Project Self-Sufficiency Executive Director Deborah Berry-Toon. “This curriculum invites fathers to examine their relationships with partners and children, and addresses topics like anger, competition, communication, and fun. We are confident that fathers and families will be transformed as a result.”
The organization will also offer the ACT Raising Safe Kids Program, which teaches parents how to build positive parenting skills, prevent behavioral problems and encourage healthy anger management.
The program was developed by the American Psychological Association to help parents and caregivers create safe environments for young children and protect them from violence.
Classes will be held via Zoom on Tuesdays from April 7 through May 20 at 6 p.m.
“We are delighted to continue offering these innovative parenting courses to the general public,” explains Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency. “Effective parenting is an important factor in preventing behavioral issues and violence, and the curriculum in both programs invites participants to examine their relationships with partners and children, and address topics like anger, competition, communication, and fun. We are confident that fathers and families will be transformed as a result.”
Those interested in participating can call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 or register online at projectselfsufficiency.org/parenting-classes.
