LINKAGES Program

LINKAGES can help older adults and their family members with disabilities.

LINKAGES is a unique program that assists seniors who have adult children with disabilities to address the issues, needs and concerns of their family. Professional staff can help families to explore resource options and offer their expertise on service coordination, advocacy, future planning and government benefits. Linkages can also provide referrals to aging and disability services for the older adult as well as the person with the disability.

Program Services

Information and Referral
Parent Support Group
Ongoing Community Education Programs
Family Social Events

Professional Partners

CJE SeniorLife works collaboratively with affiliated agencies of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago including:

Jewish Child and Family Services
Jewish Vocational Services
Keshet
The ARK of Chicago

Linkages staff also work closely with other organizations such as The Center for Independent Futures and the Department on Disability and Human Development at University of Illinois in Chicago.

For more information please call 773.508.1000 or complete "Contact Us" form and ask for LINKAGES.

*LINKAGES is a program created and supported by the Jewish Federation of Chicago and most program services are provided free of charge.

Date	Event	Location	Contact
Thursday, November 14, 2019 10:30am - 12:00pm	Supportive Housing for People with Mental Illness Educational Programs for Seniors , Linkages Presented by Alexis King Adult Case Management and Residential Coordinator Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center This program will provide an overview of the residential services that are available for adults with mental illness through Turning Point in Skokie including admission criteria and the support services available for residents. Click thumbnail to download flyer	Linkages 3003 W. Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	linkages@cje.net 773.508.1106 https://www.cje.net/linkages
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 11:00am - 12:15pm	Making Connections: Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities Linkages , Support Groups Led by Mariana Sanchez, L.C.S.W. Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources. Registration required: 773.508.1106.	Bernard Horwich Building 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Mariana Sanchez, L.C.S.W. 773.508.1106 https://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/caregiving
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 11:00am - 12:15pm	Making Connections: Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities Linkages , Support Groups Led by Mariana Sanchez, L.C.S.W. Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources. Registration required: 773.508.1106.	Bernard Horwich Building 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Mariana Sanchez, L.C.S.W. 773.508.1106 https://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/caregiving
Thursday, December 12, 2019 10:30am - 12:00pm	Future Planning: Issues for Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities Educational Programs for Seniors , Linkages Presented by Mollie Whitehead, Partner WhiteheadFink Elder Law, LLC This program will offer an overview of the following topics: Trust Administration Estate Planning Wills Power of Attorney Financial Planning Free. Advanced registration required. To register or to request special accommodations, please contact Mariana Sanchez, Linkages Coordinator at 773.508.1106 or linkages@cje.net Click on thumbnail to download flyer	CJE SeniorLife Counseling Services 3003 W. Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Mariana Sanchez linkages@cje.net 773.508.1106 https://www.cje.net/linkages
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 11:00am - 12:15pm	Making Connections: Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities Linkages , Support Groups Led by Mariana Sanchez, L.C.S.W. Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources. Registration required: 773.508.1106.	Bernard Horwich Building 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Mariana Sanchez, L.C.S.W. 773.508.1106 https://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/caregiving
Tuesday, January 7, 2020 11:00am - 12:15pm	Making Connections: Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities Linkages , Support Groups Led by Mariana Sanchez, L.C.S.W. Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources. Registration required: 773.508.1106.	Bernard Horwich Building 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Mariana Sanchez, L.C.S.W. 773.508.1106 https://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/caregiving
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 11:00am - 12:15pm	Making Connections: Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities Linkages , Support Groups Led by Mariana Sanchez, L.C.S.W. Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources. Registration required: 773.508.1106.	Bernard Horwich Building 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Mariana Sanchez, L.C.S.W. 773.508.1106 https://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/caregiving
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 11:00am - 12:15pm	Making Connections: Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities Linkages , Support Groups Led by Mariana Sanchez, L.C.S.W. Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources. Registration required: 773.508.1106.	Bernard Horwich Building 3003 West Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 United States Map It	Mariana Sanchez, L.C.S.W. 773.508.1106 https://www.cje.net/supportive-resources/caregiving

LINKAGES is a program that assists seniors who have adult children with disabilities to address the issues, needs and concerns of their family

LINKAGES Program

LINKAGES can help older adults and their family members with disabilities.

For more information please call 773.508.1000 or complete "Contact Us" form and ask for LINKAGES.

*LINKAGES is a program created and supported by the Jewish Federation of Chicago and most program services are provided free of charge.

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