People Living With Disabilities

 Finding stability, fulfillment and happiness in life

Life with a disability—whether your own or that of a loved one—may present a host of  challenges.   And the skills and resources to meet these challenges aren’t always  easy to find or access. Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia takes a holistic approach to support and help individuals with disabilities and their families, in their quest to achieve stability, the highest level of independence, a sense of community and an enhanced quality of life.

Our Clients

We offer specialized support for individuals with:

• Developmental disabilities
• Intellectual disabilities
• Autism Spectrum Disorders/Asperger’s
• Co-occurring multiple mental health challenges
• Learning differences
• Social anxiety

Enrichment For Adults With Special Needs

Thanks to a generous grant from Bobbi and Harvey (z’l) Brodsky, we are also able to offer the B’SIDE program (Brodsky Support for Independence, Development and Enrichment for Adults with Special Needs).  The B’SIDE program provides subsidized intensive care and support, as well as workshops to help teens and adults develop life skills needed to live independently,  assistance to ease transitions, and group experiences to enhance socialization.

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JFCS Non-Discrimination Policy

JFCS clients have a right to be treated with dignity and respect; free of all discrimination, including that which is based on race, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, or disability; and not subject to any verbal, sexual, emotional, or physical abuse; or harsh or unfair treatment. To the extent possible, JFCS will make every reasonable accommodation to serve you consistent with our program services.