Community Programs of Westchester Jewish Community Services

As part of the wjcs comprehensive continuum of care for people with developmental disabilities, Community Programs operates 13 residences offering home-like, professionally supervised environments as well as supports for (95) individuals to live independently. A wide range of needs is met through intensively staffed intermediate care facilities, moderately staffed individualized residential alternatives and a minimally supervised supportive apartment. All residences are situated in neighborhoods that allow individuals to become fully integratedinto Community life. Within the homes, each individual has an individualized program to meet specialized needs and interests. The residential and clinical staff assist individuals to learn daily living skills and to be as independent as possible. In addition, each person participates in a day program activity or is employed to promote a sense of self-worth and productivity. Individuals are also helped to connect to their religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Various support Services are also provided to individuals with special needs which includes service coordination which assists individual living within group homes or in the Community to access supports necessary to maintain health, wellness and safety. Point program supports (60) individuals to live independently in a non-certified living arrangement. Taft Community center provides a centralized meeting space for individuals with id/dd to socialize, take classes for skill development and enhance their use of technology.