Disability Services

At JFCS Disability Services, we believe every individual deserves the chance to reach their fullest potential. Our programs promote independence, skill-building, and meaningful community engagement for people with developmental disabilities throughout Southern New Jersey. We proudly walk alongside families too, offering support, education, and connection. JFCS is an approved DVRS supported-employment vendor and a qualified provider in the DDD Supports Program.

To view the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey’s guide to Disability Services systemwide resources, click HERE.

Offering Structured Activities for Participants and Respite for Caregivers

JFCS is proud to introduce J-Time — a new after-school respite program for children and young adults with disabilities, ages 5–21. Held in the welcoming Jonathan Sinay Building, J-Time provides a safe, structured environment filled with engaging activities that encourage socialization, skill-building, and fun at the end of the school day. Within a limited catchment area, transportation to the Jonathan Sinay Building may be available. Parents and caregivers pick up participants at the close of the program. By extending the school day, J-Time offers families the gift of time and peace of mind, while giving participants a joyful space to connect, learn, and grow. Ready to learn more? Contact Caryn Cutler at (856) 424-1333 ext. 1182 or ccutler@jfedsnj.org. 

JFCS believes that everyone has the right to explore community-based employment as their first option. Individuals with developmental disabilities have the right to seek “real jobs” for “real pay,” and lead meaningful and productive lives by working within their community. JFCS assists with finding jobs by helping with resume writing, interviewing skills, and completing job applications. Employment specialists also help our clients find success after they are hired by providing job coaching and assisting with the development of natural supports in the workplace. Tell Me More

Community-Based Supports (CBS) help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities gain independence, connect with their communities, and strengthen daily living skills. As a trusted provider, JFCS hires and trains dedicated staff and maintains open communication with families. CBS services include: on-the-job support, social and community engagement, independent living skill-building, and volunteer opportunities. To download our CBS flyer, click HERE.

To learn more, contact Elise Vincoff at (856) 424-1333 ext. 1107 or jfcsdisabilityservices@jfedsnj.org. 

Many students with developmental disabilities graduate high school without having the opportunity to explore vocational options. The JFCS High School Transition Program helps to fill this gap by offering supports and services to help prepare students for life after high school. High School districts can contract with JFCS for Vocational Assessments and Job Sampling opportunities. It is our goal to help students and families make a smooth transition from high school to adult life. Tell Me More

Our TOPS (To Our Positive Success) enrichment day program provides daytime community-based social, educational, and recreational activities for adults with developmental disabilities. TOPS promotes personal growth and offers activities that enrich the mind and body while improving the social, psychological, and physical functioning of the participants. Tell Me More

SAIL (Supports to Achieve Independent Living) is a social, recreational, and life skills program. It is designed for young adults who have graduated from high school, are able to work competitively in the community, have the ability to participate in group activities independently, and are open to meeting new friends and having fun. SOAR (Social Opportunities and Recreation) addresses the same needs as SAIL, but is designed for those who require additional support.  SOAR provides members opportunities for community-based activities with their peers. JFCS also offers four Special Olympics sports: floor hockey, softball, soccer and basketball. Tell Me More

Soups and Sweets provides culinary training to prepare individuals with developmental disabilities for careers in the hospitality or food service industry. Students learn marketable and transferable skills that will help to prepare them for employment in a commercial kitchen. Tell Me More

JFCS is proud to be the Community Rehabilitation Provider in the Kennedy Health Project SEARCH Program, which began in September 2016. Project Search is a nationally recognized one year, high school transition program which provides training and education leading to employment for students with disabilities. The program occurs on-site at Kennedy Health in Cherry Hill, and is a collaboration with the YALE School in Cherry Hill, the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (DVRS) and the NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).   Tell Me More

The needs of children with developmental disabilities are as diverse as the families who care for them. JFCS strives to provide a wide range of options to assist families in meeting the needs of their children while maintaining the stability and wellbeing of the whole family. Our Self-Hired Respite Care service provides support for families who are facing challenges in caring for their children with developmental disabilities, and gives families short-term relief from their daily care responsibilities. Tell Me More

Weinberg Commons is an affordable housing complex with a mixed population. Seniors reside in apartments on the second and third floors, and adults with disabilities live in the quad units on the first floor. For more information, visit the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey’s website by clicking HERE.