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Mission

Our goal is to provide:

  • Information and Referral
  • Parent Education Workshops
  • Individual and Family Counseling
  • Support Groups for Parents and Siblings
  • Socialization Groups for Children

Over the next few years we hope to expand our services to include:

  • Advocacy and Support Navigating the Public and Private Systems of Care
  • Planning and Coordination of Services
  • Training and Consultation for Staff at Jewish School Sites


Statement of Intent

Hand In Hand is a program initiated by parents in the community and members of the JFCS Special Needs Task Force who are looking for support for the inclusion of all people with special needs into the life of the general and Jewish communities.


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Our October SiBS group has been featured in The Times of Trenton! Read about it here!

Sound like something your family should be involved in? Contact us about fall program openings!

JFCS Programs

Social Skills for Boys

Thursdays
October 7 through December 16 (excluding Thanksgiving)
Congregation Beth Chaim
329 Village Road East
Princeton Junction
Fee: $550. New enrollees pay a $50 assessment fee to be applied to the group fee if child is accepted.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Age range between 3rd and 5th grade
Facilitator: Robby Devery, MS, OTR/L. She has been in practice for 25 years and is the founder of Fun In Motion - Occupational Therapy Services

For more information or to register, contact Debra Levenstein at (609) 987-8100


Social Skills for Girls

Thursdays
October 7 through December 16 (excluding Thanksgiving)
Congregation Beth Chaim
329 Village Road East
Princeton Junction
Fee: $550. New enrollees pay a $50 assessment fee to be applied to the group fee if child is accepted.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Age range: 4th - 6th grade
Facilitator: Robby Devery, MS, OTR/L. She has been in practice for 25 years and is the founder of Fun In Motion - Occupational Therapy Services

For more information or to register, contact Debra Levenstein at (609) 987-8100


SiBS: Supporting Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs

Thursdays
October 7 through December 16 (excluding Thanksgiving)
Congregation Beth Chaim
329 Village Road East
Princeton Junction
Fee: $54/child
Age range: 3rd - 9th grade

For more information or to register, contact Debra Levenstein at (609) 987-8100



Our Staff

Lead Staff:

  • Debra H. Levenstein
    Director of Prevention and Support Services
    Phone: (609) 987-8100 x114
    Email: debral@jfcsonline.org

  • Sara Hunter
    Webpage Coordinator
    Phone: (609) 987-8100 x116
    Email: SaraH@jfcsonline.org

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Page Updated 8/30/2010


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