OROT Program
7601 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-935-0020 • info@orotkids.org • orotkids.org
Supports special needs education in Jewish day schools for children whose
needs cannot be met by a resource room. In conjunction with host day schools,
OROT personnel set policy, create and supervise programs, provide financial
support and advocate for services provided to children with special needs.

OROT seeks to provide the best possible curriculum within a supportive and
inclusive environment.

P’TACH (Parents for Torah for All Children)
718-854-8600 • info@ptach.org • ptach.org
Provides educational services for children with learning differences who require
support to maintain themselves in area Jewish day schools. Provides resource
room funding and tutorials.

Life Sharing • lifesharing@jevs.org
Offers individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to live with
the support of a loving and caring family within the community and to
more fully integrate into the community. This form of adult foster care helps
individuals build relationships with new families and make new connections
and friends.

Tikvah Residence
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
tikvah@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org/program/tikvah-residence
Offers affordable housing for adults with mental health conditions.

Residents enjoy the privacy of independent apartment living within a
supportive community. JEVS staff organizes activities and provides services
to help each resident lead an active and healthy life. All apartment units are
currently occupied.

Employment Programs
Social and Support Programs
1845 Walnut St., 7th floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-298-1314 • jevshumanservices.org
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia • 10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA
215-698-7300, ext. 195 • Fax: 215-673-7447 • igulko@kleinlife.org
Offers social and educational activities, a support group and life skills classes for
visually impaired adults.

JEVS Human Services
hireAbility hireAbility@jevs.org
Offers individuals with disabilities, as well as those living with
chronic diseases, assistance in preparing for competitive employment.

Customized services include vocational assessments, career track
identification, along with job development, placement and coaching.

JEVS IT Career Readiness
tara.campbell@jevshireabilitiy.org Six-month training and career exposure program designed to help young
adults (17-24) in Philadelphia with a disability in the development of
their skills in the information technology industry, while simultaneously
practicing professionalism and workplace skills.

Project Success
projectsuccess@jevs.org Offers young adults in Atlantic County ages 16-24 with Autism
Spectrum Disorder a transition to employment. A comprehensive
approach supports these young adults through all phases, including
development of socialization, one-on-one job development, job place-
ment and personal-interaction skills.

Housing JEVS Human Services
9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114
267-350-8600 • clhs@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org
Community Homes • clhs@jevs.org
Offers individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to live with
independence and dignity. Staff provides specialized 24-hour support for
one to three individuals per residence. The Community Homes promote
each individual’s interests and abilities, with an emphasis on community
involvement, stability and maintaining important ties to family and loved
ones. Homes are located in the Mount Airy, the Northeast and Frankford
sections of Philadelphia and in Montgomery County.

Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Chai Lifeline
732-719-1700 • Fax: 732-886-0065 • nj@chailifeline.org • chailifeline.org/nj
Provides services for people with serious medical illnesses and chronic
genetic diseases and their families in the Greater Philadelphia area. Maintains
a network of psychosocial support programs including medical referrals,
insurance support services, emotional support groups, homebound tutorial
programs, special trips and holiday festivities, toys and family retreats. Offers a
summer camping program called Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special. The
program offers a daily shuttle service from New Jersey locations to Children’s
Hospital of Philadelphia and accommodations at Chai House, an apartment
located near the hospital. The newest addition is a fully stocked kosher pantry
in the hospital.

Friendship Circle Philadelphia Region
South office: PO Box 25067 • Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-574-1765 • info@phillyfriendship.com • phillyfriendship.com
North office: 25 N. State St. • Newtown, PA 18940
215-497-9925, ext. 17 • Fax: 215-497-9929 • jamie@fcpa.info • fcpa.in
Connects teens and young adults to youth with special needs and their
families, by offering Jewish and social experiences; developing friendships
while participating in creative arts group activities, Jewish holiday celebrations,
weekly playdates and more. Fosters the development of a caring, supportive
community. South office serves Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware
counties. North office serves Bucks County, Huntingdon Valley and Northeast
Philadelphia. Hebrew Association of the Deaf
Rose Olanoff Community Center • 8027 Castor Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
610-604-0450 • info@dhcc.org
Offers social and recreational programs for the deaf and the hard of hearing,
including religious observances, Shabbat and High Holiday services.

Community Residential Rehabilitation Services
communityresidentialservices@jevs.org Offers individuals diagnosed with a mental health disorder a home and
trained staff focused on helping them become more self-sufficient and
prepared for independence and everyday life in the community. Residents
agree on goals annually and receive the assistance to meet these goals. It is
the mission of this program to graduate residents to a more independent
living situation.

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