Special Needs Outreach

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (JFS), through the Center for Families & Children offers a number of supports for families with special needs.

      • Individual and Family Counseling
      • Support groups for parents, caregivers, siblings and grandparents
      • Psychiatric Services
      • Psychological Testing Services
      • Food & Financial Assistance
               - Emergency Financial Assistance
               - Jacobson Family Food Pantry
               - Summer Camp Scholarships
               - ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) Therapy
               - Adaptive Equipment
               - Supportive Shadows
               - Respite Care
      • Respite care training program for future special needs workers

Special Needs Pooled Trust 
      •  A pooled trust is created to ensure that beneficiaries who are disabled or mentally ill can keep their need-based
         benefits and still utilize assets which are intended for their benefit.

JFS Connect, Special Needs Case Management for Adults 
      • This fee for service program assists and educates adults with special needs to become self-sufficient and
        productive members of society. JFS Connect enables clients to live their lives to the fullest by receiving the support
        they need. Click here to find out more.

JFS recommends South Palm Beach County Jewish Abilities Alliance (JAA) as a resource to families with special needs.

          Click HERE for info.

The vision of the JAA is to promote an inclusive, spirited environment that celebrates the diversity in our community and the uniqueness of every member. The JAA website is the Jewish community’s network that links individuals with disabilities and their families, to resources, services, support groups, workshops, clinics and recreational programs within our community.

For more information on JFS’ Services for Families with Special Needs:
CONTACT:  Tzippi Rosen, LCSW, Special Needs Community Liaison/Outreach Coordinator
tzippir@ralesjfs.org or (561) 852-3333.