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JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICE 2010-2011 PROGRAMS

For additional information on any program:
Contact Lara Wellerstein at 609-987-8100 or laraw@jfcsonline.org unless otherwise indicated.

No one will be turned away from any program due to inability to pay

Story To College

Day: Sunday
Date: April 29, 2012
Fee: $300
Location: Congregation Beth Chaim, Princeton Junction
Get a jump start on your application essays! JFCS is sponsoring a workshop by Story to College to learn 12 tools for college admission essays and interviews. Find your own unique stories, shape them in response to specific essay prompts, and perform them confidently in writing and face-to-face.

For more information or to register, visit www.storytocollege.com/JFCS2012 or call 646-380-2094.

Yad B'Yad Student Leaders

Days: Thursday evenings from November to May, and 4 Friday evenings for Shabbat dinners.
Fee: $36
Location: Thursday evenings at Jewish Family & Children's Service. Friday evenings at Princeton Senior Resource Center.
Coordinated by Robby Devery, MS, OTR/L.
Yad B'Yad is a leadership program designed for teens to develop skills to work with children and young adults with special needs. 8th through 10th grade students will be: creating an environment of acceptance and tolerance, empowering self and others to achieve, learning successful communication skills, and identifying aspects of a compassionate community through a Jewish lens.

To become a part of Yad B'Yad Student Leaders, contact Lara Wellerstein at 609-987-8100 x104 or laraw@jfcsonline.org

Jewish Bereavement Group
This is a weekly group in which members converse openly and support one another through the grief process. Open to any Jewish adult, regardless of affiliation, who has lost a loved one within the past 18 months.

New Moms Group
This program is open to the entire community, regardless of religion.
JFCS invites new moms and their babies (up to 9 months) to meet other new moms and their babies for support, sharing and friendship. This group is designed for you to connect and discuss the daily joys and challenges a new baby brings to the family.

One Couple Two Faiths
This one-session workshop provides an opportunity for couples to examine the dynamics and some of the issues raised by their interfaith relationship.

Walking On Eggshells
Join other grandparents as we discuss complex issues related to intercultural/interfaith family relationships. Explore how to share your cultural or religious identity with your son or daughter-in-law, their family and your grandchildren in ways that promote mutual respect and positive communication.

Social Skills for Children
Age range between 7 and 10 years
Social skills are presented and practiced through a variety of mediums including art projects, Lego’s, interactive puppets and story time. Snack time and small group activity time provide a natural environment in which your child will practice social skills with specific positive feedback and encouragement provided by the facilitator. Home programs will be provided to support the integration of social skills into your child’s daily experiences.

Social Skills for Girls
Age range: 4th - 6th grade
Supporting girls in grades 4 through 6 in the transition to middle school through structured activities, modeling, creative hands on group projects, and group problem solving. Group size is limited to 8 girls with 2 facilitators creating a safe and supportive environment for group members to find support amongst themselves as they share their experiences.

SiBS: Supporting Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs
Age range: 3rd - 9th grade
This program is designed for 3rd through 9th graders who have siblings with special needs. Here they have a chance to form a support community, learn from and enjoy one another, and discuss the common joys and challenges that come with having a sibling with special needs.