Facilitated by Karen Stark, JFS Licensed Professional Counselor, this interactive conversation is specifically tailored to parents and other adults caring for a child with special needs. All information shared in PERK gatherings remains confidential within the group. The endeavor of PERK is to create social and support connections between adults who are raising children with […]
In honor of Special Needs Awareness Month, the JFS Special Needs Partnership is hosting a FREE Community-Wide Inclusion Experience prior to the Volunteer Appreciation event. The Inclusion Experience is a hands-on interactive, multi-sensory simulation designed for participants to experience how people of all abilities live. Created by local clinical social workers, professional educators, and parents, […]
A panel with JFS professionals to talk about related services options for people with special needs. The panel is ideal for caregivers, parents, educators, etc. Followed by a Q & A. No cost to attend. RSVP required: vcathcart@jfsdallas.org Sponsor: Jewish Family Service-Special Needs Partnership
For more information and to purchase your sponsorship or tickets, please visit www.jfssnphonors.org. Join us for the Special Needs Partnership (SNP) at Jewish Family Service (JFS) holds the 2nd “SNP Honors” event. This year, we will be honoring two outstanding families in our community: Melissa & Baer Ackerman and Judy & Jeff Kogutt Both are highly […]
This workshop is for Teachers, Clinicians, and Social Workers! CEU’s are available Monday, November 12, 2018 7:00pm-9:00pm* Dinner will be served at 6:30pm* and is available for $15 from Café Fino (vegetarian and dairy options) Jewish Family Service, Board Room | 5402 Arapaho Road Dallas, TX 75248 Dr. Smith and Dr. Ener will present the […]
Join Anshai Torah to hear a compelling story of a school where at-risk youth live and the man who acts as their father figure. Yehuda Kohn is the guest speaker. 6:30PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service is open to the community. Tickets are required for dinner: $18/Adult $10/child 4-10. $54 Fam. Max. Deadline to RSVP is February 1, 2019. Friday, […]
Teachers from Temple Emanu-El and other congregations are invited to join us for a hand-on experiential learning experience created by Jewish Family Service to spread awareness, understanding and compassion about what it is like to have a special need. Participants will understand the challenges experienced by individuals with one or more special needs through a […]
Come join parents of children and adults with special needs as they share their experiences. Learn what worked for them, their greatest victories as advocates for their children and their struggles. The panel includes parents of young children, teens, college students and adults. Together we will learn and share strength and hope.
Friday, February 8, 2019 6:30pm-9:00pm 5501 Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093 Join Anshai Torah to hear a compelling story of a school where at-risk youth live and the man who acts as their father figure. Yehuda Kohn is the guest speaker. 6:30PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service is open to the community. Tickets are required for dinner: $18/Adult $10/child […]
