Passaic County

Wayne Counseling & Family Services

Ms. Kathryn McAteer, Coordinator
Ms. Colleen McGrath-Baird, Program Administrator
Ms. Elaine Salerno, Job Developer
Women In Transition
1022 Hamburg Turnpike
Wayne, NJ 07470

Telephone: 973.694.9215
Fax: 973.633.0992
Email: Kate McAteer
www.waynecounselingcenter.org

 
 
About the Project

Women in Transition serves displaced homemakers in Passiac County through services, which prepare women to reenter the workforce, develop long-term self-sufficiency and make wise decisions for themselves and their families. Services include:
  • Supportive Counseling
  • Vocational Assessments
  • Job Readiness and Job Search Skills
    • Resume Writing
    • Interviewing
    • Internet Job Searches, etc
  • Job Club
  • On-site Computer Training &
  • Support Groups
Workshop topics include:
  • Self-esteem
  • Assertiveness
  • Legal issues in separation and divorce
  • Parenting
  • Life Skills and other
  • Family and Career Development Issues
The Program emphasizes personal decision making and planning in a supportive environment. Women are connected to appropriate educational and social service referrals for help with housing, health concerns, ESL and GED, advanced training, child care and other concerns affecting their ability to obtain employment.

Center is open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and Monday evening. Services are free to eligible women. Please call for an appointment.

 

 
             
             
             
 
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