Jewish Social Service Agency
Serving Maryland, DC & Virginia
       For the best in child, family and aging services... Think JSSA
for someone with special needs
     
For more information please contact us: 301-838-4200 or 703-204-9100 or email us 

 

 
 
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Lifelong Advocacy and Care Planning

For: Children, adolescents and adults with special needs and their families.

Service description:  A wide range of specialized and coordinated services that include:
  • Education about options in financial and estate planning, guardianship, and special needs trusts
  • Assessment and care planning to determine current and future service needs.
  • Education and advocacy on public entitlements and other community resources including supported and subsidized housing, health insurance, vocational services, and social/recreational programs.
  • Assistance in documenting needs and wishes at present and for the future in a letter of intent.
  • Monitoring the adequacy and appropriateness of current and future service arrangements
  • Direct guidance and support 
  • Ongoing maintenance of relationships and historical information that help ensure continuity of care and high-quality service
  • Help in achieving maximum independence through linkages and referrals to a wide range of specialized community resources

Service providers: Clinical social workers, case managers, psychologists, board-certified psychiatrists and educational specialists.

Service location:  JSSA offers this service in our Maryland locations. 

Getting started:  For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 301-816-2633. You may also send an email inquiry.

Payment:  Information about JSSA's fees and charges is available upon request. JSSA accepts full fees for this service. We can provide financial assistance on a sliding fee scale based on need.

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