Transitional Parent Support Group

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The transitional group is for parents of teens through early 20's to assist with secondary education, day treatment and residential placement. Please register beforehand by reaching out to: Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W. Community Outreach Coordinator and Parent Support Specialist 5100 N. Nob Hill Rd. , Sunrise, FL 33351 Phone: 954.315.7033 | Cell: 954.394.1182 | Fax: 954.449.2422 linda@jafco.org | jafco.org The passcode

Special Needs Grandparent Support Group, ongoing

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Please register beforehand by reaching out to: Tzippi Rosen, LCSW Special Needs Community Liaison/Outreach Coordinator Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services 561-852-3112 | tzippir@ralesjfs.org Or Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W. Community Outreach Coordinator and Parent Support Specialist 5100 N. Nob Hill Rd. , Sunrise, FL 33351 Phone: 954.315.7033 | Cell: 954.394.1182 | Fax: 954.449.2422 linda@jafco.org | jafco.org   Join Zoom Meeting

Friendship Circle Band – Miami

Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United States

Friendship Circle Band is a program in which children are exposed to the guitar, ukulele and drums as they learn to play their favorite tunes with our gifted music instructors and volunteers. This program is offered at no charge courtesy of funding though Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and The Children's Trust. If your

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The Importance of Childhood Developmental Detection

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This workshop will cover the significance of early childhood developmental detection, the importance of meeting developmental milestones, and the understanding of the screening process. Register in advance for this meeting: jcsfl.org/virtualworkshpseries-8 Meeting ID and Password provided via email upon registration.   October 21, 2020 - 6:00pm to 6:30pm Contact: Hortensia Lozano 305.740.8998 Ext 612 hlozano@jcsfl.org

National Disability Employment Awareness Month Resources

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Held every October, NDEAM is a fitting time to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. The 2020 NDEAM theme is Increasing Access and Opportunity. NDEAM is led by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), but its true spirit lies in

Tennis Circle – Friendship Circle Miami

Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United States

Join us as Coach Alex provides participants with the instruction, drills and knowledge needed to improve our participants tennis game! 4:30PM – 5:30PM Ages 6 and Up

$165

Fireside Chat with Dr. Sally Shaywitz co-director of the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity

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  Watch a powerful new video featuring YCDC Co-Director Dr. Sally Shaywitz as she delves into her award-winning book OVERCOMING DYSLEXIA (2nd Edition) and answers questions for parents & educators as they head back-to-school during uncertain times. Hosted by KPJR films, tens of thousands of people have already watched this “fireside chat” and the reviews

Disability Support and Inclusion in the Age of Social Distancing, JNFA GA

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The session will be held on October 26 from 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm EDT.   The session will include a panel featuring four Federations and Jewish Family Service agencies providing exemplary services to individuals with disabilities in the age of COVID-19, with a keynote address from Tim Shriver, Ph.D., Chairman of Special Olympics. The goal

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Movement Mondays – Zumba! – Friendship Circle Miami

Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United States

An engaging, high energy and fun, drop-off dance program on Mondays. Children have the opportunity to enjoy dance, camaraderie and movement with our Instructor, along with our incredible volunteers!

$165

Special Needs Parent Caregiver Support Group Daytime, Ongoing

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Please register beforehand by reaching out to: Tzippi Rosen, LCSW Special Needs Community Liaison/Outreach Coordinator Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services 561-852-3112 | tzippir@ralesjfs.org Or Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W. Community Outreach Coordinator and Parent Support Specialist 5100 N. Nob Hill Rd. , Sunrise, FL 33351 Phone: 954.315.7033 | Cell: 954.394.1182 | Fax: 954.449.2422 linda@jafco.org | jafco.org Join

Parent to Parent: Family Training on ADHD | Introduction to ADHD, CHADD

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Do you feel lost when it comes to ADHD and its related issues and concerns? Upon completion of this training, you will understand: - ADHD and its symptoms, -myths and facts, -an overview of how ADHD impacts brain functions, -coexisting conditions and disorders that mimic ADHD, -how to talk to your child about ADHD. CHADD

Art Circle – Friendship Circle Miami

Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United States

A program in which children will learn various techniques of art, and get to use many different mediums with a fabulous art instructor. These sessions will take place on Tuesdays from 4:30 - 5:30PM at The Friendship Circle campus. Dedicated Friendship Circle volunteers will be on hand to assist and bond with the children.

$180

Young Adult Program – Friendship Circle Miami

Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United States

At our Young Adults Circle, participants will have an opportunity to meet and spend time with others who have special needs and also with volunteers who are similar in age and have the same interests! We have organized activities for everyone to participate in that will help build confidence, social skills, and life skills…all while

$400

Understanding Your Guardianship Options, JFS

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This training will help you understand guardianship options and alternatives, as well as how to plan for the future. You may think you planned appropriately by signing documents like a Durable Power of Attorney or Designation of a Healthcare Surrogate, but sometimes the documents are insufficient. Find out what option and steps to take are

Special Needs Grandparent Support Group, ongoing

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Please register beforehand by reaching out to: Tzippi Rosen, LCSW Special Needs Community Liaison/Outreach Coordinator Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services 561-852-3112 | tzippir@ralesjfs.org Or Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W. Community Outreach Coordinator and Parent Support Specialist 5100 N. Nob Hill Rd. , Sunrise, FL 33351 Phone: 954.315.7033 | Cell: 954.394.1182 | Fax: 954.449.2422 linda@jafco.org | jafco.org

Friendship Circle Band – Miami

Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United States

Friendship Circle Band is a program in which children are exposed to the guitar, ukulele and drums as they learn to play their favorite tunes with our gifted music instructors and volunteers. This program is offered at no charge courtesy of funding though Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs and The Children's Trust. If your

Free

Special Needs Parent Caregiver Support Group Evening, Ongoing

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Please register beforehand by reaching out to: Tzippi Rosen, LCSW Special Needs Community Liaison/Outreach Coordinator Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services 561-852-3112 | tzippir@ralesjfs.org Or Linda Sachs, L.C.S.W. Community Outreach Coordinator and Parent Support Specialist 5100 N. Nob Hill Rd. , Sunrise, FL 33351 Phone: 954.315.7033 | Cell: 954.394.1182 | Fax: 954.449.2422 linda@jafco.org | jafco.org Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/95612412078

Tennis Circle – Friendship Circle Miami

Friendship Circle Miami 8700 SW 112th St, Miami, FL, United States

Join us as Coach Alex provides participants with the instruction, drills and knowledge needed to improve our participants tennis game! 4:30PM – 5:30PM Ages 6 and Up

$165