The other family chose to use the hours at at a community Therapy Center where their son benefits from speech and occupational therapy. Our Respite Committee sent letters to congregations the Bergen County community before Chanukah asking for private grants and contributions to assist more families in need. Congregation Rinat Yisrael Sisterhood and Youth Committee donated toys and arts and crafts materials for our respite families. Temple Barnert of Franklin Lakes and Sisterhood of Temple Emanuel in Woodcliff Lake provided funding for additional respite. Currently, we are in need of additional respite staff members.
Flexible hours are available and training is provide by our agency.
UJA-ADD is always working on new projects to help individuals with special needs and their families.