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.
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Linkages & Caregiving
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Linkages & Caregiving
Presented by Presented by Parents who are both aging and caring for an adult child that has a disability have unique needs and concerns. They also have very unique legal needs and care planning opportunities. In this program, an attorney who practices in both elder law and special needs planning will discuss how aging parents can plan for their own care while protecting the financial and care needs for an adult child that has a disability. |
Linkages & Caregiving
Bernard Horwich Building-Virtual Event |
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