It has been a great summer for our compadres youth. We’ve expanded our STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) skills. The children are busy designing and building their own communities. We have also been developing our social emotional skills by learning about empathy and respect; listening with attention; being assertive; respecting similarities and differences; understanding […]
CFPC graduated its second class of the Youth Entrepreneurship Project and funded five youth entrepreneurs. For our teen entrepreneurs, they are excited about turning all of their hard work into the reality of business ownership. But that dream doesn’t come easily. It’s difficult work with challenges around every corner. Their chance of success increases with […]
Our 2016 Strengthening Families Summer Family Fun Camp held its graduation for participating families on September 8th. The families enjoyed their time with each other and built relationships within their groups. In addition to having dinner with one another and getting support in the individual children, teen and parent groups, they had fun playing games […]
2nd Annual Changing the Face of Addiction Walk The Center for Prevention and Counseling hosted the 2nd Annual Changing the Face of Addiction walk at the Franklin Fireman’s Pavilion on Saturday, August 6th, 2016. The event was a big success with over 400 people and families participating in a day that was inspired by two […]
Back to School with Assets! Over the next few weeks, thousands of Sussex County Children will begin their 2016-2017 school year. Whether it is your child’s first day of Kindergarten, middle school or high school, this is an exciting time where many opportunities, experiences and life lessons happen! Do you know what your child needs […]
So long sweet summer… Although another school year is upon us…The Vernon Coalition can’t forget about our 2016 graduates and their new endeavors. We would like to say good luck to all of our Above the Influence (ATI) seniors who are headed off to college! They have been involved in ATI since the beginning and […]
The Coalition for Healthy and Safe Communities has been busy visiting tobacco merchants in Sussex County with new and innovative materials encouraging the continual training of staff who sell tobacco. Most recently, coalition members visited several stores, dropping off free brochures, stickers and magnets to remind management of the importance of checking identification of people […]
The Sussex County Community Law Enforcement Addiction Recovery (C.L.E.A.R.) The Sussex County Community Law Enforcement Addiction Recovery (C.L.E.A.R.) Program officially started on Monday, July 18, 2016. This new program offers assistance to individuals and families with substance use disorders by connecting them with certified recovery coaches and providing a safe place to voluntarily turn in […]
The Center’s 5th annual Youth Leadership Camp was held this summer in the mountains of Sussex County. Pam Pastorino and Ashley LeBelle, School Health Specialists working under the WSCC (Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child) grant, orchestrated a jam packed weekend full of outdoor activities, leadership training, team building, and personal growth at the L.G […]
