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How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool
Starting preschool can be anxiety-provoking for toddlers, but parents can ease the transition…Read More
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Meet a JSSA Hospice Volunteer: Amanda B.
Amanda B. started volunteering at JSSA in 2017. In her own words, she discusses her experience…Read More
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JSSA’s Specialized Employment Services Featured on ABC7 News
Evan Friedman, 30, offers employers a unique set of strengths and abilities. Like many of…Read More
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JSSA Thanks Volunteers with a “Mindful” Evening
JSSA hosted an interactive evening for volunteers on May 25, 2017 to thank them for their…Read More
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Things to Consider… When Considering Assisted Living
Older adults tend to agree with Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz: “There is no place like…Read More
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Talking to Children with Special Needs About Death and Dying
Talking with any child about death and dying can be daunting, but it may be particularly so…Read More
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If You Want to Adopt a Child, Make a Home Study Your First Step
Author: Beth Lutton, LCSW-C/LISW, Adoption Options Executive Director Home Study | Top…Read More
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Learning From Grief
As human beings, we will experience loss many times in our lives. I have found that in these…Read More
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Advance Care Planning: Helping Others Help You
As individuals and families begin to think about aging, they tend to focus on the completion…Read More -
How to Talk to Kids About the Election
Young children may be unsure how to feel after last week’s presidential election if…Read More