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Happy #4thofJuly ! We’re wishing you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

This #4thofJuly, let's make our celebrations inclusive for everyone! This article offers tips to create an autism-friendly environment, ensuring that individuals with sensory sensitivities can enjoy the festivities. Discover how to make your holiday more comfortable and memorable for all.

Summer break is just around the corner! This article offers valuable tips on preparing your child with autism for the transition. From creating a structured routine to planning engaging activities, learn how to make this summer enjoyable and stress-free for your family. Read on for expert advice and practical strategies.

We are incredibly grateful to Tristen Fleck at Intergraded Care Concepts and Brookdale Community College for having Foundations sponsor and participate in the NJ Integrated Mental Health Conference last week! It was wonderful meeting with so many dedicated mental health professionals and providers from New Jersey and the surrounding areas. The workshops and keynote speakers facilitated insightful discussions on various important topics. We look forward to returning next year!

We were delighted to have Dave Wall from MCC Family Services tour our facility. It was a great afternoon of collaboration and connection. We are excited for future partnerships together!

We are grateful for the opportunity to attend the Mental Health Awareness Day for Children at @Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown. It was wonderful meeting the other vendors and sharing valuable resources with families. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event a success!

We had a fantastic time at the Wellness Fair at Bordentown Regional High School! It was great to connect with everyone and see our sister facility, Hampton Behavioral Health Center. Thank you to all who participated and shared valuable health and wellness resources.

The strongest man in the world speaks about his autism diagnoses and his work to advocate for those on the spectrum and reframe having autism as a superpower. This is inspiring to see and a reminder that mental health can affect anyone.

A huge shoutout and congratulations to our Service Excellence Employee of the Year Winners; Rebecca Mistretta and Julianna Stewart! Below are quotes taken from their nominations. Rebecca Mistretta “This employee always goes out of her way to make the workplace special for her co-workers. For seemingly every holiday known to man, she spends countless hours of her own time decorating the office with her incredible homemade crafts and decorations straight out of Etsy. She does whatever it takes – whether it be coming in early in the morning or staying after hours to make sure when it’s your birthday, EVERYONE knows it. And on top of being such an amazing co-worker, she’s awesome at her job. She’s a perfect example of what makes Foundations a great place to work and we’re lucky to have her!” Julianna Stewart “Ms. Jules has quickly risen in her job responsibilities since joining the LifeWorks team in the beginning of 2023. She began as an instructional assistant supporting students and staff in the ASD2 program. Ms. Jules shows compassion and professionalism while always being willing to help out or pitch in. This year, she filled in as a teacher while the classroom teacher was out on maternity leave. She built great rapport with her students and was very successful with her instructional and behavior control in her classroom. With her recent success leading a classroom she was promoted to our building substitute. Ms. Jules has not only supported all floors in the Academy, she has also been leading two classes in our IBC program in LifeWorks School. Ms. Jules has shown great growth and embodies service excellence in the time she has been with us, she is a wonderful team player.”