Integrating refugees who have resettled in the U.S. can take years. Language barriers, cultural differences, coping after extreme trauma – these are just some of the factors that can make the acculturation time intensive and complex. But Classic Accessories (CA), a Kent-based manufacturer and distributor of protective covers for outdoor and recreational gear, has found…
Helping My Clients Achieve the Highest Quality of Life
A day in the life of Bryan Fabert, Instruction and Support Specialist 10:00 a.m. I start my day with a quick trip to the office to read email and get my checklist. That checklist is key. It tells me everything I need to know about my day, including which clients I’m seeing, where to…
Food Bank Update
One aspect I love about the Polack Food Bank is our commitment to feeding our neighbors in a way that strengthens the local economy and community. I believe that serving vulnerable individuals should not come at the expense of other vulnerable parties. I am proud of all the work JFS has done to achieve this…
When Clients Die
When I first accepted my position at JFS working with older adults, I realized that I would lose many of them to death but, in the beginning, it was abstract. Because we have the privilege here to form long term relationships, care managers are affected deeply when clients die. Our relationships with clients feel like…
MLK Resources for Any Day
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, here are some MLK resources to spark reflection, extend understanding and inspire action. The King Encyclopedia This is the motherlode of MLK resources. It’s housed at Stanford as part of The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute and is curated by Dr. Clayborn Carson. Clear navigation…
Weekly Leisure Activities for Adults With Mental Illness
Isolation is one of the biggest challenges people living with developmental disabilities or mental illness face. To help address this, the SAJD Supported Living Program hosts a weekly leisure activity for adults with mental illness or developmental disabilities. The outing changes from week to week, but the goal is always the same – to get…
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