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My husband and I would like to adopt a child. Where could we get professional advice and information?
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest is a fully licensed adoption agency.

My father’s in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, and my mother is overwhelmed caring for him 24/7. What help is available?
The Herr Adult Medical Day Care Center, operated by Daughters of Israel in West Orange, has a special program of activities for people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. It operates five days a week and provides door-to-door transportation. A Caregivers Resource Center provides support groups and information, including planning for later care.

What local services in a Jewish setting are available to people with developmental disabilities?
Several agencies in the MetroWest Jewish community offer services to people with developmental disabilities and their families. These include special educational programs; social, recreational, and cultural activities; summer day camp; counseling, support groups and advocacy; training in independent living; vocational training and job placement; kosher group homes; a supervised apartment program, and respite opportunities.

My sister-in-law is struggling to live with a chronic illness. She’s getting good medical care but I feel she needs something more. What does our Jewish community offer?
The MetroWest Jewish Health & Healing Center integrates modern approaches to well being with timeless Jewish wisdom. Its offerings include healing services, pastoral counseling, spiritual support groups, and workshops and programs. The Project SHIN (Spiritual Healing Integrating Nursing) nurse is available for home or hospital visits and consultation with families.

A friend of mine lost his job because of a merger. He’s in his 50s and has been out of work for months. Where can he get help?
Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest offers a Mature Workers program to help people like him, as part of its broad-based services in vocational training, counseling, and placement.

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