In 2012, Samuel was a recent high school graduate with little work experience. Unsure of his next steps, Samuel felt nervous about his future. That’s when his Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) counselor referred Samuel to JVS Career & Employment. 

"My son has greatly benefitted from the work he completed at JCFS Chicago with the stellar IPT team," an IPT parent shares. 

“Being on the RAC is both a privilege and a responsibility. It allows me to see the evolution of Response up-close and personal, which makes me very proud of what we're doing to support the community,” shared Alexa Ehrlich.

JCFS Chicago’s Integrated Pediatric Therapies (IPT) is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Over two decades, IPT has continually adapted to the needs of the community they serve. “Our treatment is not static,” shares Jennie Marble, Director of Integrated Pediatric Therapies. “We have continued to change to meet the needs of our children and their families.”

February is Jewish Disability, Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month. In recognition, each week we will be highlighting a client success story. 

February is Jewish Disability, Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month (JDAIM). JCFS Chicago is proud to join Jewish organizations and communities from all over the world in a unified effort to raise awareness and champion the civil rights of people with disabilities.

If December meant an influx of new toys to your home you may be thinking, now what do I do? Too many toys and a cluttered environment can actually have a negative impact on the quality of a child’s play and access to fewer toys enhances children’s cognitive and neurological development.

"The more I’ve learned about the seasonal impact on mood, behavior and cognitive development, the more important I realize it is to incorporate purposeful movement into our kids’ days, especially in the winter," Jennie Marble, Director of Integrated  Pediatric Therapies shares.