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Join JF&CS and JRS for a Discussion on the Impact of Medicaid Changes

Posted on 09/25/2017 by Admin

Registration for this event closes on October 11 and space it limited. Don’t miss out!   JF&CS hosts community meeting: How changes in Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act could Continue Reading →

Posted in Jewish Family & Children's Service, Jewish Residential Services | Tagged Deal, Disabilities, family, JF&CS, JRS, medicaid, Policy, Politics | Leave a reply

LetGo

Posted on 08/10/2017 by Admin

We have all seen the Letgo ad for the app that urges people to “letgo” of a sentimental  item they have held onto for years.  But how do we “letgo” Continue Reading →

Posted in Jewish Family & Children's Service | Tagged autism, bipolar disorder, disney, family, journey, Letgo, Travel | Leave a reply
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Applause with a Grain of Salt

Posted on 02/24/2017 by Admin

I applaud community inclusion for all those with disabilities but I have concerns for those with complex needs when I read the proposed changes to Waiver Funding.  As a family Continue Reading →

Posted in Jewish Family & Children's Service, Outside Sources | Tagged Disabilities, family, Funding, Hope, Inclusion, LARK, ODP, Pittsburgh, public comments, waiver, YMCA, youth | Leave a reply

Looking Back

Posted on 12/02/2016 by Admin

Six hundred is a nice round number. Coincidentally, I began working as project manager for Young Adults in Transition at Jewish Residential Services (JRS) 600 days ago. With a background Continue Reading →

Posted in General Information, Jewish Residential Services | Tagged disability, family, Intellectual, personal, Psychiatric, Young Adults in Transition | Leave a reply

Planning for Individuals with Disabilities

Posted on 11/28/2016 by Admin

PITTSBURGH, PA — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Planning for the future for individuals with special needs is the topic of an upcoming program co-presented by Jewish Family & Children’s Service Continue Reading →

Posted in General Information, Outside Sources | Tagged Disabilities, family, save the date, Special Needs, support | Leave a reply

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