This disability workshop will explore the New Jersey Comprehensive Assessment Tool (NJCAT). The NJCAT evaluates an individual's need for support in three main areas: self-care, behavioral, and medical. The results also establish the individual’s tier, which determines the annual budgets that will be available for services. All Upcoming Workshops * Wednesday, February 15: Understanding the [...]
Raising a child with a disability can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming, isolating, and frustrating. Join JFCS for Pathways to Disability Resources, Programs, and Services, a free four-part workshop series to learn how to be your child’s best advocate while supporting their growth, development, and well-being. * Thursday, January 12: Building [...]
A monthly social gathering for older adults affected by memory challenges and their care partners. Please join us for engaging conversation, along with a creative experience with a guest artist. All events will be held virtually until further notice. To learn more or to request the Zoom meeting link, contact Reva Farenback-Brateman at rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org or 856-424-1333 ext. [...]
Do you wonder who will coordinate care for your loved one when you are gone? Join us for an informative workshop with Jason Miller, Director of Social Services at PLAN NJ. Learn about securing a good life, legal and financial planning, and home and community options for adults with disabilities (ages 21 and over). Free [...]
Join JFCS and the Berlin-Gibbsboro-Voorhees Municipal Alliance for a workshop for navigating the stress in your life! This engaging virtual program will help tweens, teens, and parents identify and manage stressors related to COVID-19, social media, academic pressures, bullying, school violence, and other life challenges. Free and open to the community! To join the Zoom [...]
A monthly social gathering for older adults affected by memory challenges and their care partners. Please join us for engaging conversation, along with a creative experience with a guest artist. All events will be held virtually until further notice. To learn more or to request the Zoom meeting link, contact Reva Farenback-Brateman at rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org or 856-424-1333 ext. [...]
The JFCS Disability Services Committee presents a free virtual workshop series on Navigating the Disability Continuum. Our April program will address the transition years (ages 14 - 21). Learn how to access agencies, programs, and services to help your child transition from adolescence to adulthood, including: - Transition and the IEP (Individualized Education Program) - [...]
A monthly social gathering for older adults affected by memory challenges and their care partners. Please join us for engaging conversation, along with a creative experience with a guest artist. All events will be held virtually until further notice. To learn more or to request the Zoom meeting link, contact Reva Farenback-Brateman at rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org or 856-424-1333 ext. [...]
The JFCS Disability Services Committee presents a free virtual workshop series: Navigating the Disability Continuum Free & open to the community! To register, click HERE. Disability Financial Planning with guest speaker Michael Byrne In addition to being a chartered financial consultant with Lighthouse Planning Consultants, Michael is the parent and sibling of individuals with disabilities [...]
A monthly social gathering for older adults affected by memory challenges and their care partners. Please join us for engaging conversation, along with a creative experience with a guest artist. All events will be held virtually until further notice. To learn more or to request the Zoom meeting link, contact Reva Farenback-Brateman at rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org or 856-424-1333 ext. [...]
