Sussex County Offers Family Support Program

The following is from Sussex County.

The 2012 Family Support Program sponsored by the Sussex County Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services, will take place on Saturday, July 14, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Sussex County Community College, One College Hill Road, Newton, NJ.

Sussex County is home to, approximately, 24,000 citizens age 60 and older. Unfortunately, if a senior citizen was in need of assistance to stay in their homes and/or community, many of them are unaware that there are services available to help them. Today many families are supporting each other; whether you are a grandparent providing child care to your grandchild or a child helping your parents maintain their home, you are helping to improve each other's quality of life.

Those who attend the Family Support Day will have the opportunity to visit with numerous providers of goods and services that support seniors and their families including home care services, transportation, nutrition programs, medical equipment, social services, legal services, financial services, respite services, recreation, support groups and much more. Attendees will be able to gather valuable information and resources that will assist them as they plan for their future. Stephen Gruchacz, Administrator for the Sussex County Department of Human Services said, "This will be a great event to bring together consumers, as well as public and private providers to assist in keeping residents in their homes longer."

The Family Support Day is a day to celebrate families working together in Sussex County. This event will provide the opportunity for family members to learn and have fun together. There will be games and activities for all ages and a BBQ lunch will be served. Admission is $5.00 for adults, children under 18 are free, however, pre-registration is required. Register today by contacting the Sussex County Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services at 973-579-0555 ext. 1221, by fax at 973-579-0550, by email at seniorservices@sussex.nj.us or complete and return the registration form.