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Project Self-Sufficiency to host parent advisory info session June 3 in Newton

NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) — Project Self-Sufficiency is inviting local parents to attend an informational session about the Journey Family Success Center’s Parent Advisory Board on Tuesday, June 3, at 5 p.m. at the agency’s headquarters, 127 Mill Street in Newton.

The meeting will offer parents an opportunity to share input on community services, parenting challenges, and ideas for future events. Staff from the Family Success Center will outline how the agency incorporates community feedback into programming and how it aims to better support local families.

Dinner and childcare will be provided for in-person attendees. The event will also be accessible via Zoom; those interested in attending virtually are encouraged to call 973-940-3500 to obtain log-in credentials. 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. “Expanding the Parent Advisory Board will allow us to further respond to the needs of area families.”

First-time attendees at the Parent Advisory Board meeting will be eligible to receive a gift card.

For more information about the Parent Advisory Board or other programs offered through the Journey Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency, visit www.journeyfsc.org or call 973-940-3500.

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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