Special Needs

HaMercaz—A Community of Support for Families Raising Children with Special Needs
The Federation’s HaMercaz program offers ongoing assistance, advocacy, and support for Jewish families and children with special needs and developmental disabilities such as autism spectrum disorder, Asperger syndrome, and cerebral palsy, from birth to age 22. Ha mercaz means "the center" in Hebrew.

HaMercaz
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Contact HaMercaz

866-287-8030 or hamercaz@jfsla.org

HaMercaz Services

  • A network of community agencies and organizations that work together to address your family’s needs
  • Social programs including play days and outings, sibling programs, multi-generational events, and Jewish holiday celebrations
  • Support groups and counseling
  • Parent and professional workshops
  • Connections to Jewish community programs including those at synagogues, Jewish schools, and camps

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Activities

Jewish Family Service is the lead clinical partner for HaMercaz. The collaborative includes Jewish Family Service, Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services, Etta Israel Center, Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters, Jewish Free Loan Los Angeles, and the New Jewish Community Center at Milken.

Funding provided by:

The Jewish Federation

The Jewish Community Foundation

Marcia Israel Foundation