Posted by Caitlin Bohara
The Family Circle Newsletter, created by JF&CS and funded by the HALO Foundation, provides a wealth of up-to-date information about services, benefits, support groups, workshops, and other resources that help families meet the challenges of raising a child with disabilities.
Whether you are looking for something educational or fun, the most recent issue of the Family Circle Newsletter offers families and their children with special needs the opportunity to explore wonderful events in Greater Boston. From campfires to workshops, there is something for everyone!
The Family Circle Newsletter includes the following information:
- Special Needs Dance Program
- Family Campfire Event
- Perkins Annual Early Connections Conference
- AAC Language and Conversations
- Cotting Open Houses and Information Sessions
- Resources
The organizations and websites are listed as a public service and are not endorsed, recommended, or validated by the H.A.L.O. Foundation or JF&CS.
To sign up for the newsletter or for more information, contact Caitlin Bohara at cbohara@jfcsboston.org or 781-647-JFCS (5327).
Caitlin Bohara has been in the field of developmental disabilities and mental health for five years. Before coming to JF&CS, Caitlin worked in Connecticut with young adults with mental illness in a residential setting, assisting them with daily living skills, employment, social activities, and individualized goals. Prior to working in Connecticut, Caitlin attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst where she studied psychology. Currently she works for Services for People with Disabilities and Mental Illness as the Community Programs Manager, overseeing the Family Support program as well as some residential programs.
