About JFGH
JFGH is a non-sectarian, non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the independence, dignity, choice, and community inclusion of individuals with disabilities. Since our inception in 1982, the agency has grown to provide residential care and support to more than 180 individuals at more than 60 sites throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Our Mission The Jewish Foundation for Group Homes is committed to providing individuals with developmental disabilities and/or chronic mental disorders with the opportunity to live independently within the community with dignity, personal choice, and respect while offering the opportunity to experience Jewish life and supporting others with the opportunity to practice their own faith.
Our Goals Within its mission, JFGH provides programs and services, which increase the independence, dignity, choice, and community inclusion of the individuals it serves. JFGH provides training to enhance independent living skills, personal assistance with daily living, and long-term support. All JFGH residents are employed, enrolled in school, or participate in day programs. To the extent of their abilities, the residents also share in the household chores such as doing laundry and assisting with meal preparation. JFGH provides safe, comfortable, and attractive homes, staffed with trained direct-care providers and offers a range of activities for its residents. Each home has a van, some of which are lift-equipped, to transport residents to work, medical appointments, and group outings such as the grocery store, recreational and cultural events, and community activities. JFGH was one of the very first Jewish residential programs of its kind and, during the past two decades, has become a model worldwide for organizations with similar missions who wish to emulate our successful program. Today, JFGH has the distinction of being one of the premier residential programs for adults with disabilities in the country, providing a level of service, dignity, and independence unprecedented nationally.
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