caring for your special needs family workshop reminder 1/16

[Guest guest]

For further information and to RSVP, please contact Sylvia Heller at JFS,

(973) 765-9050 ext. 262,

sheller@..., or Amy Sigona at the JCC, (973) 530-3478,

asigona@....

Please join us for 3Workshops:

Co-sponsors of theWorkshops:

Jewish Community Foundation of MetroWest NJ . Jewish Family Service of

MetroWest

JCC MetroWest Special Needs Services . MetroWest CARES . Friendship Circle .

JESPY

Jewish Service for the Developmentally Disabled . Jewish Vocational Service

of MetroWest

Joint Chaplaincy Committee of MetroWest . United Jewish Communities of

MetroWest NJ

Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2008

Establishing a Care Plan

Discuss how a user-friendly handbook can be helpful in

developing a lifetime care plan. Define and incorporate

your family's values and address tough concerns about

the future. Consult with parents of special needs

individuals who have completed this process.

Workshop leaders: Brand, LCSW, JFS of MetroWest,

Levinson and Mimi Sochor, family representatives,

Coordinated Care of MetroWest

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Key Legal & Financial Issues in Planning

for Your Special Needs Family Member

Discuss special financial planning options. Learn about what is important in

key legal and financial

documents and ways to avoid costly mistakes. Share information about

resources and entitlements.

Discuss how to enhance the role of advocacy.

Workshop leaders: Sochor Esq., Hyman Esq., Debbie Lesser, BSW,

JFS of MetroWest

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Rules & Roles of Family Members & Friends

Discuss new rules and roles of family members at different ages and stages.

Highlight the omnipotent

role that families have as " partners. " Share challenges, through case

studies and individual discussions

with experts and other families.

Workshop leaders: Betty Jampel, LCSW, JFS of MetroWest and CCM family

representatives

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Continuing the Journey

On Caring For Your

Special Needs Family Member

3 evenings from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Leon & Toby man JCC . Ross Family Campus .West Orange, NJ . 760

Northfield Avenue