As your child with disabilities approaches adulthood, planning for their future can feel complex—but families are not alone, and meaningful options do exist. While challenges such as limited affordable housing and long waitlists remain, innovative programs and supportive resources are helping to create more pathways to independence and community living. On Tuesday, May 5 at [...]
Category Archives: Disability Services
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Feb
Feb
Purim is around the corner, and that means costumes, Hamantaschen, and the mitzvah of giving. But Purim isn't just about dressing up and celebrating—it's also about offering support to those in need. This year, JFCS is turning the spirit of Purim into action at our Purim Food Drive on Monday, March 23, at the Betsy [...]
Disability Services, News
Celebrating Empowerment and Inclusion at our Dubrow Vocational Celebration Breakfast!
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Oct
Oct
Domestic violence thrives in silence, yet stories of courage and healing remind us that change is possible. This October, JFCS calls upon our community to respond with compassion, justice, and hope. Full Article Text: Jewish Family & Children’s Service is proud to announce its 19th Annual Dubrow Vocational Celebration Breakfast, taking place on Friday, November [...]
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Jul
Jul
A New Way to Stay Social, Active, and Independent! Are you—or is someone you know—a young adult with disabilities looking for fun, friendship, and new experiences? JFCS is thrilled to launch SAIL Junior, an exciting new social program designed just for neurodivergent young adults ages 18–24! SAIL Junior is all about building community, having fun, [...]
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Mar
Mar
Soups & Sweets, the culinary training program of Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS), found a temporary home at Adath Emanu-El in Mount Laurel while its permanent space in the Jonathan Sinay Building underwent extensive renovations throughout 2024. This partnership not only provided students with hands-on experience in the food industry but also helped cultivate [...]
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Feb
Feb
Purim is around the corner, and that means costumes, Hamantaschen, and the mitzvah of giving! But Purim isn't just about dressing up and celebrating—it's also about Matanot L’Evyonim, the act of giving to those in need. This year, JFCS is turning the spirit of Purim into action at our Purim Food Drive on Monday, March [...]
Disability Services, News
Empowering Futures Through Culinary Training: Soups & Sweets Receives Transformative Grant from the Truist Foundation
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Feb
Feb
Have you ever considered the challenges individuals with disabilities face when seeking meaningful employment? It’s not just about securing a job—it’s about having access to the right skills, training, and support to succeed. That’s where Soups & Sweets, our specialized culinary training program, makes a difference. Designed to empower individuals with diverse learning needs, Soups [...]
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Jul
Jul
Are you overwhelmed by caring for your child (up to age 21) with an intellectual or developmental disability? Providing constant, loving support can be draining on many levels: physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. It leaves you with little time to run errands, relax with friends, or get the emotional support you need to recharge. The [...]
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May
May
Transition planning as a child with disabilities approaches adulthood can feel very overwhelming. Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) is here to help guide parents through this process and help them understand the crucial parts of planning once their child transitions away from a school setting. On Tuesday, June 4 at 7pm, the JFCS Disability [...]
Disability Services
Dubrow Vocational Celebration honors employees with disabilities who thrive in the workplace!
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May
May
On Friday, May 10, Five individuals living with disabilities and their employers will be honored at the 18th Annual JFCS Dubrow Vocational Celebration Breakfast. Each of these individuals has demonstrated excellence over the past year as part of the JFCS Supported Employment Program. Thanks to customized training and follow-along support, these employees have thrived in [...]
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