Jewish Family Service - Special Needs

Special Needs: In 1991, the Board of Rights of Virginians with Disabilities awarded a grant jointly to the Jewish Family Service of Tidewater and the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond. A direct outgrowth of that award is the implementation of services at JFS to children and adults with special needs and their families. JFS offers innovative, caring services to special needs clients.

Chaverim Social Group: Chaverim is a culturally sensitive social and recreational group comprised of developmentally disabled Jewish individuals. The group celebrates Jewish holidays and culture and attends community events. Events are scheduled once a month.

Simcha Social Group: Simcha is a culturally sensitive social and recreational group comprised of chronically mentally ill Jewish adults. The group celebrates Jewish holidays and culture and attends community events. Events are scheduled once a month.

In addition to recreational and support groups, JFS offers individual and family counseling, case management and advocacy services to special needs individuals and their families.

Jewish Family Service also offers Services for Children with Special Needs.

For more information about these services please contact Jewish Family Service.

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