In accordance with our mission, Yesodot is run by the member
families themselves. Member families set priorities and guide
the development of programs, hire staff and set budget priorities.
We provide a variety of programs and services, based on family interest and need.
Programming:
Family ExpLoRATionS family social and recreational activities
such as bowling, swimming, holiday, community and other
enjoyable events for families.
Family support: parent support; sibling support; informal
opportunities for families to meet and share information.
Education and information sharing: Speakers and workshops;
e-mail news; website. Y-TECH
assistive technology conferences and resources.
Public Awareness: Activities to develop public awareness;
parent training; working with advocacy coalitions.
Fostering Jewish Community Connections: Fostering the
participation of our families in community-wide events and
working together with other Jewish community organizations
to promote community inclusion.
Services and Resources for Member Families:
Sibling support groups for children; College Connections
matching program for college age siblings; teen and adult
sibling programs based on need
Family Connections family matching program for 1:1 matches
Housing Connections for those seeking housing matches
Two weekly informational e-mails
Website with extensive links to resources
Referral and advocacy support
Adapted art kits and communication materials for community
events
Bar/Bat Mitzvah Checklist and Information Packet
Sibling Support Information Packet
Resource Information: Transition; Financial Planning:
Jewish Children's Books about Disabilities
Mailing address:
Yesodot
JVS
29 Winter Street 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02108
To become a member or to join our mailing
list go to our 'Join' page.
To contact our webmaster with questions about
the website and/or website accessibility, send email to Cindy Beth
Bittker at: cindy@smallworldgraphics.com
