Services for People with Disabilities (SFPD) presents a free Community Education Workshop: Being Your Child’s Best Advocate: Early Intervention System and Resources.

Join guest speaker Jennie Marble, MA CCC-SLP to discuss Early Intervention resources and how to be your child’s best advocate during early development. We will focus on services for birth-three year olds, navigating the system, and tips to help you advocate for your child. Parents, caregivers, professionals, and those interested in learning more about the Early Intervention system are encouraged to attend.

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! 
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.

Join us to become a food explorer! This class will provide your child regular exposure to a variety of foods. We’ll be prepping, cooking, creating art or science, and finding joy while exploring foods. With a responsive feeding eye, your child will be invited to engage with food at an individual level which encourages autonomy, confidence, and a little stretch. All while having fun socializing with others.

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This class is open to kindergarteners through 3rd grade as we benefit from the mixed aged roles and will meet weekly, beginning Thursday, August 22, 2024 and ending September 26, 2024.

This program is designed and run with input from speech-language pathologist, occupational therapist and psychologists but is not intended to replace therapeutic interventions. Referrals will be made as needed.

Our skill building classes are open to all community members interested in the topic.

The month long program costs $300. Payment is not due upon registration and will be processed closer to the event start date.

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Our presenters Attorneys Tracy Hartlieb and Cera Horste will provide a primer for parents and others who care for and work with students with disabilities to better understand the rights provided in order to advocate for their children. Parents will learn how to advocate whenever the need arises, whether at an annual IEP meeting, after receiving an IEP progress report or when their child is beginning school or nearing the end of their educational experience. We will provide practical tips, answer questions and offer suggestions that can be helpful to you and your children and those you serve as they move through their educational career.

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 may also call Kathryn Dougherty at 773.765.3158 to register.

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

This grief support group is for adults who have experienced the death of a loved-one within the past two years. The group will meet on Tuesdays, in person at Anshe Emet for six weeks starting October 29, 7-8:30pm.

Registration required and space is limited. Contact Leah Shefsky to register.

Co-sponsored by Anshe Emet Synagogue, Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel, Mishkan Chicago, Chicago Sinai Congregation and Temple Sholom of Chicago.

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As we reflect on the progress of the past year and set our sights on the future, we invite you to join us in advancing our mission of fostering self-sufficiency, belonging and well-being in the Jewish and broader Chicago communities.

Register today!

Join us at our annual meeting to welcome new Board members, honor our dedicated staff, recognize our community partner and celebrate the meaningful accomplishments we've achieved together.

RSVP by Tuesday, September 2.

This is a virtual, monthly drop-in space for those in our community who are struggling with infertility, pregnancy loss, and other challenges in building a family.

If you are interested in participating or learning more, contact Andrea Jacobs, AndreaJacobs@JCFS.org

Register to join us or make a donation if you can't attend.