Please join JCFS Chicago addiction services for "Spark in the Dark" our annual Gift of Recovery Chanukah program, online and presented in partnership with Selah! Selah’s Arielle Krule and Jeremy Pool , along with Chicago- and Brooklyn-area Jews in Recovery, will guide us in celebrating the light we create, the courage we bring, and the possibility of transformation. May this season be one of healing, hope, and warmth as we build stronger, more compassionate communities. There is no cost to attend. All are welcome!

Register today to receive the Zoom link. This event is free to attend.

This presentation will discuss the role IDHS -DRS plays in assisting individuals with disabilities to gain independence through employment. Our guest speaker Karie Frazier the Rehabilitation Services Supervisor at IDH will include information on the Vocational Rehabilitation process, the eligibility requirements for DRS, and the services offered.

This event is free and open to the public. Continuing education credits are available for QIDP's. *Session may be recorded.

Registration is required. 

Or call Kathryn Dougherty at 773.765.3158 to register.

You will receive a Zoom link to participate via email the day prior to the session.

For help with registration, and for any accommodations, please contact Kathryn Dougherty.

Please join us for an evening of support for those mourning a beloved pet (recently, in the past, or anticipating a loss). Grieving the Loss of a Pet offers the space to reflect on the deep bond with our pets, navigate the unique grief of their loss and find healing, including that rooted in Jewish teachings.

Register today.

Contact Aliza Becker for more information.
 

Join us for an all-ages, hands-on Hanukkah celebration with a purpose at our 3rd annual event!

The Ark’s food pantry supports over 500 families each month, and they need our help. Together, we’ll sort through donated items, enjoy early Hanukkah treats, and make a meaningful impact.

This event is free to attend but please register below.

There’s something for everyone—meet fellow adoptive parents and consider bringing your teens or young adults. They can work with younger children or take on separate volunteer roles if they prefer.

We hope you’ll be part of the fun!

Register today!

This presentation will provide an overview of the special education transition process, including what evaluations are needed, how transition planning expands the normal considerations for IEPs and services, and possible transition services that may be available.

Register for this event today!

This presentation will highlight options for services beyond senior year. It will also discuss who should be involved in transition planning, including agencies other than the school, as well as what parents can/should do to remain involved in educational decisions once their child turns 18. It will provide strategies for maximizing educational services for kids with disabilities through the age of 22.

Our guest speaker Matt Cohen is the lead attorney with Matt Cohen and Associates, a Chicago based special education and disability rights law firm. He has successfully represented thousands of children and adults with disabilities and their families. He has provided training on special education advocacy throughout the United States.

This event is free and open to the public. Continuing education credits are available for QIDP's. *Session may be recorded.

Registration is required. Register Today.

You will receive a Zoom link to participate via email the day prior to the session.
For help with registration, and for any accommodations, please contact Kathryn Dougherty.