Monthly Grief Support Group - Virtual
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4th Monday of each month
7:30-9:00pm
Please join us for a virtual monthly grief support group for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one within the past two years. The group meets on the 4th Monday of each month from 7:30-9:00 pm and is co-sponsored by Anshe Emet Synagogue, Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel, Emanuel Congregation, Mishkan Chicago, Chicago Sinai Congregation, and Temple Sholom of Chicago.
Read moreJob Search Tips While Social Distancing
While we all must be in our homes, take this unique opportunity to get all your preliminary job search work done ahead of time and be prepared to apply when we’re all back in contact. Here are some tips for how to do this.
Read moreYouth Addiction Prevention: What Works?
By Dr. Beth Fishman, Manager of Addiction Services at JCFS Chicago As the old adage goes, “the best defense is a good offense.” That is no less true when talking about problematic drug use by young people. So how do we build a strong offense to help the youth in our community resist the pressures and temptations to begin using drugs and alcohol? For youth drug prevention, what works? Here are four insights to get you and the burgeoning young adults in your life on the right track.
Read moreSpeech and Language Disorders Affect Many Children—But Are Treatable
With speech and language disorders ranking among the most common disabilities in children, parents and caregivers are encouraged to learn the signs—and seek an evaluation—if they have concerns about their child’s ability to communicate. JCFS Chicago’s speech-language pathologists can offer timely guidance for families because May is recognized nationally as Better Hearing & Speech Month.
Read morePediatric Assistive Technologies
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1-2:30pm
- Elaine Kersten Children’s Center 255 Revere Dr., Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062 United States
Increase your professional knowledge of and access to a variety of assistive technologies - both high and low tech. Led by staff from the Illinois Assistive Technology Program (AITP) and hosted by JCFS Chicago. You may register for one or more sessions. These free sessions are supported by a grant from SourceAmerica. Register today.
Read moreHealing During the Seasons: An Evening of Support in Spring
The experience of grieving and the new reality of life without the person we loved can often leave us feeling disoriented, especially during this time when we cannot grieve as a community.
Read moreFeeding & Swallowing Therapy: One Mother's Experience with Our Team
The speech-language, occupational and developmental therapists and social workers at the Integrated Pediatric Therapies program at JCFS Chicago work with infants, toddlers and children who are experiencing developmental delays. These early childhood experts are passionate about working with the entire family—child, parents, siblings and family as a whole—not only to ensure the therapies are consistently worked into daily family life, but to address related issues that arise from raising or living with a child with a delay or disability. We love to share how their passion translates into real life stories of success and hope. Here is one mother’s experience, in her own words…
Read moreDetermining if a Service Dog is Right for You
Service dogs have become increasingly commonplace in recent years as experts have discovered how useful they can be for accommodating people with disabilities.
Read moreNew HBO show, “Euphoria,” shines a stark light on adolescent issues
There’s a new teen drama on HBO that parents will want to know about. Euphoria follows "a group of high school students as they navigate drugs, sex, identity, trauma, social media, love and friendship." Euphoria will no doubt attract a teen audience. JCFS Chicago Response for Teens encourages parents and caregivers to watch Euphoria – and other teen-oriented shows – with your children. Here are some additional tips for talking with your kids about provocative media.
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