GENERATIONS: KIDS & TEENS JFSA – JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION KNOW ABUSE™ – Teen Dating Violence Prevention 24075 Commerce Park Beachwood, OH 44122 P: 216-292-3999 F: 216-292-6313 W: jfsa-cleveland.org FB: facebook.com/jfsaknowabuse Ginny Galili, Executive Director KNOW ABUSE™ uses a peer-to-peer model to teach teens about bullying and healthy relationships at local high schools. Teens volunteer to perform in the play and serve on the advisory panel. Intensive training for Peer Educators or other teen leadership groups also available.
SPECIAL NEEDS BELLEFAIRE JCB Monarch Center for Autism 22001 Fairmount Blvd. One Pollock Circle Shaker Heights, OH 44118 P: 216-320-8502 F: 216-932-6076 E: mandelld@bellefairejcb.org W: monarchcenterforautism.org FB: facebook.com/monarchcenterforautism T: @monarchohio Debra Mandell, O.T.R./L., M.A., Director Programs and services for individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. Highlights include a preschool; day school for children and adolescents; transition education program for students ages 14 to 22; boarding academy; adult residence and day habilitation program; summer and extended school year programs.
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE OF CLEVELAND 27900 Gates Mills Blvd. Pepper Pike, OH 44124 P: 216-377-3000 E: info@friendscleveland.com W: FriendsCleveland.com The Friendship Circle’s Mission is to provide children who have special needs with a full range of social and recreational experiences. Provide their parents with respite and support. Enrich, inspire and motivate high school teens through sharing of themselves with others. JECC SEGULA 2030 S. Taylor Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 P: 216-371-0446 F: 216-371-2523 E: dshtern@jecc.org W: jecc.org FB: tinyurl.com/lqblhg4 Dassi Shtern, Director, SEGULA and B’tzelem Jackie Brooks, Etgar Administrator SEGULA provides educational opportunities for children with special needs seeking a Jewish day school education. The Etgar program is for Jewish students not able to learn in the regular congregational setting due to a variety of special needs. B’Tzelem: Jewish Teen Learning Companions supports more inclusive Jewish classrooms in congregations. JFSA – JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION Horvitz YouthAbility 24075 Commerce Park Beachwood, OH 44122 P: 216-292-3999 E: hsolomon@jfsa-cleveland.org W: jfsa-cleveland.org Heidi Solomon, Coordinator The Horvitz YouthAbility program places special-needs, at-risk teens and young adults in community volunteer assignments, and provides opportunities for educational travel and entrepreneurial endeavors. cjn.org/source
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