J C.A.R.E.S.

JCC Community, Activities, Relationships, Engagement, Support
a.k.a. J C.A.R.E.S.

For children (K - 8th grade) with disabilities or a higher level of need and their parents/guardians/caregivers

Parents will attend a brunch and learn while children engage in recreational activities hosted by our Inclusion & Support Services department staff.  

Sunday, January 11 • 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, May 17 • 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Price: $35, Member Price: $28

Adult Schedule
10:00 - 10:10 a.m. - Introductions
10:10 - 11:00 a.m. - Sponsor Brunch & Learn
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Parent Schmooze

Children's Schedule
10:00 - 10:10 a.m. - Introductions
10:10 - 10:40 a.m. - Art Project
10:40 - 11:00 a.m. - Snack
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. - Social/Motor Activity

Price: $35 for first child, Member Price: $28 for first child
Price: $15 for each additional child
Parents come for free!

Art project courtesy of
 

January 11, 2026

Financial and Estate Planning Strategies for Families’ with a Child with Special Needs: Securing a Stable Future for Your Loved Ones with Earl Pedersen and Barry Friedson, Newroads Financial Group Special Needs Division

Learn about the importance of special needs financial planning, navigating challenges/complexities, building your team, obtaining government benefits, estate and financial planning and setting up ABLE accounts/trusts.

Register

May 17, 2026

WholeStory Discussions: Staying Connected Through the Talks that Count with Rochel Leiberman, Whole Story Speech

Many parents/caregivers of children with disabilities find it challenging to have discussions with their children as conversations often slip into arguments or misunderstandings leading to feeling disconnected.  We will learn how parents and children can ground themselves and connect through an innovative approach called Story Emotion Social Therapy (SEST), a mental health and social speech therapy framework based on the healing power of words.

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