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Everyone at JSSA – from our leadership to our volunteers – has a story to tell about the consequential work we do. Check out our blog for updates from across our departments.

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Author: Anna Jones

  1. Candi Kaplan: Giving to JSSA with an eye toward the future

    Through her many personal and professional pursuits over the years, Candi Kaplan has…
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    JSSA Legacy Donor Candi Kaplan
  2. 6 Ways to Set Limits on Your Child’s Use of Electronics

    Summer often means less daily structure and more screen time. While research has found…
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    6 Ways to Set Limits on Your Child's Use of Electronics
  3. Deborah Peeples Joins JSSA as Chief Development & External Affairs Officer

    We are pleased to introduce Deborah Peeples as JSSA’s new chief development and external…
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    Deborah Peeples joins JSSA in Rockville, MD
  4. Listen: JSSA Hospice Social Worker on Palliative Care Chat Podcast

    JSSA Hospice social worker Arlen Grad Gaines was a recent guest on the University of…
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    JSSA social worker Arlen Grad Gaines on Palliative Care Chat podcast
  5. Providing Care at All Stages of Life

    At JSSA we empower our clients to overcome the obstacles they are facing in their lives. What…
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    JSSA helps individuals at all stages of life: children, adults, and seniors
  6. Maryland Works, Inc. Names JSSA “Provider of the Year”

    JSSA’s Specialized Employment Services will receive the “Provider of the…
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  7. JSSA Hospice Social Worker Wins Children’s Book Award

    I Have a Question about Death: A Book for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or Other…
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    Arlen Gaines from JSSA Hospice wins Moonbeam Children's Book Award
  8. My JSSA Story: Emily, A Specialized Employment Services Client

    Emily* was earning money as a dog walker and self-published author when she was referred to…
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    JSSA Specialized Employment services helped a young woman with autism get a pharmacy technician job
  9. My JSSA Story: Jason, an Out and About! Participant

    Jason*, age 30, describes himself as a bit of a nerd. “I like comics, TV, games, movies,…
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    Young adult with special needs painting pottery with JSSA's Out and About social club
  10. Our JSSA Story: Mark and Rich, Adoption Options Clients

    Most first-time parents anticipate a few surprises and bumps in the road when bringing home a…
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    Same-sex couple thankful for smooth and well-managed adoption process at JSSA in Maryland