There is nothing like having a family to give you the love and support you need to ensure a thriving life. That is why at Jay Nolan Community Services, we believe in keeping children with autism and other developmental disabilities with their own family whenever possible. The support services that are available to families are geared toward providing the assistance that a family may need, or desire in order to ensure that the family remains together.

Services include:

* Community Facilitator
* Inclusive Summer Camp for Children
* Alternative Family Program

Community Facilitator Program provides the intensive supports that a family may require due to having a family member who regularly demonstrates significant challenges within the context of the family and community. JNCS believes that the key to supporting those individuals is through developing relationships, trust, respect dignity, and self-determination, It is critical to listen carefully and closely to what the individual says through words (spoken, written, facilitated, or otherwise expressed) or actions. All of these are at the heart of positive support technology and methodology. The Community Facilitator program does not use behavior modification, Lovaas discrete trials, punishment, coercion, token economy, etc.

The Program relies on the intrinsic value of developing and having relationships with others and of learning effective means of communication beyond basic wants and needs.

An appropriate support plan is developed which includes specific objectives that the family wants to see worked on or activities that the family wants to see the individual participate in (such as sports, home-work, activities of daily living, etc.) If you would like more information, click here or call (818) 361-6400, ext. 126.

Jay Nolan Camp

July 29-August 3, 2012

Jay Nolan Camp, is an inclusive residential camp program, accredited by the American Camping Association, designed to bring children without disabilities and children with developmental disabilities together in a caring, fun environment. Children 8-15 enjoy an assortment of camp activities. Selected teens 16-17 participate in the Counselor-In-Training Program. Activities include: •  Swimming •  Sports and games •  Archery •  Arts and crafts •  Outdoor theatre •  Hiking/nature walks •  Campfire•  Sing-Along • Camp dance •  Camp talent show. Campers have the opportunity to succeed based on their unique abilities with the assistance and encouragement of our highly trained staff.Jay Nolan Camp offers: •  Staff that are American Red Cross Certified in First Aid and CPR. • Registered Nurse on site at all times • American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard • N.A.D.A Certified Archery Instructor.
For more information contact (818) 361-6400 x151

What a camper has to say: Click here for LA Times article.

Click here for photos of Jay Nolan Camp 2011.

Download Camp Application (PDF)

Download CIT Application (PDF)

For registration and other information, please contact Melissa Smith at msmith@jaynolan.org or by calling 818.361.6400 x151

Alternative Family Program: Sometimes, despite all efforts, it is best for a child not to remain with his/her family. Still, we know that a caring family environment is by far the best alternative. That is why Jay Nolan Community Services is a licensed Alternative Family Agency. The JNCS Alternative Family Program is used as an alternative to segregated, institutional placement for children with special needs, including those who are medically fragile. Through this service, children with special needs receive the support and attention they need to help them thrive in the community. If you would be interested in being a alternative family and helping a child with special needs, please click here or call (818) 361-6400, ext. 126.

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