
Matching funds – 10k. Funds will be used for our annual event Jeena Yahaan 2023. – changing the conversation from disabilities to support and potential
Jeena
Hope for kids - because special needs require special attention
We are a “self-help” group of parents, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, of parents and individuals with developmental disabilities.
Enhance the quality of life of individuals with developmental disabilities and their primary caregivers by empowering individuals through information and emotional support.
Jeena is currently focusing on projects in the San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California and in some parts of India.
Programs in San Francisco Bay Area
- Social Skill Development: Evidence based practice indicates, an individual is likely to develop constructive relationships when there is a systematic and supportive exposure to various activities. Based on this philosophy, Jeena offers activities such as weekly dance and yoga classes, classical music lessons, vocational art classes, camp and field trips.
- Outreach and Resources: Research has shown that the quality of parent-child relationship improves when parents meet their information and emotional needs. Online forums, regular peer group meetings and informative workshops provide the emotional and informational support for parents and caregivers.
- Intervention Support: Jeena understands the value of generalizing skills and offers support to families at home in form of private tuition to children whose parents are monolingual.
Programs in Southern California
- Information and Emotional Support: Established in May 2012, Jeena SoCal chapter is growing. The families meet once a month for activities and provide mutual support and opportunities for children for social interaction.
Programs in India
- Partnership with KPAMRC:
Jeena is collaborating with Karnataka Parents Association of Mentally Retarded Citizens to offer support to families and individuals with developmental disabilities.
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☎: +1-408-512-1826 ( Leave us a voicemail and we will get back to you as soon as possible )
Address : PO Box 3611, Santa Clara, CA 95055

Our members say :
“I am extremely grateful that Anisha had this opportunity to present her newly acquired talent. She enjoys stage presence, but also struggles with the sensory overload of a public performance. Anisha performed with the group singing “Heal the World”, for Jeena Yahaan 2013.”
Our volunteers say :
“Working with the Jeena kids has truly been an incredible experience. Here, I am able to use my fervor for dance, as an outlet for developmentally challenged children and teenagers from the South Asian community to express and enable themselves through music and movement.”
Latest Events
Moms Dance with Tanvi for Jeena Yahaan 2023
This class will teach bollywood dance steps and moves to Jeena moms. Classes will be held via Webex. In person classes from […]
Teen girls dance with Tanvi for Jeena Yahaan 2023
This class will teach Bollywood dance steps and moves. Classes will be held through Webex. In person classes start in April. Registration […]
Dance Baby Dance by Anita Kishore for Jeena Yahaan 2023
This class will teach kids simple dance steps and moves. Classes will be held online every Tuesday via Webex . In person […]
First step forward by Meenakshi Srivastava for Jeena Yahaan 2023
An opportunity for Jeena children, teens, young adults to wear season’s best and walk the ramp. This act is for participants who […]
Bhajan Classes by Meenakshi for Jeena Yahaan 2023
This class will teach devotional songs to our kids. Any age kids that are interested in learning bhajans are welcome. Classes will […]
Taiko Drumming
Taiko is Japanese drumming performed in a group. It involves dynamic movements, rhythm, and is a great social activity. Instructor: Terry Eustice […]
Taiko Drumming
Taiko is Japanese drumming performed in a group. It involves dynamic movements, rhythm, and is a great social activity. Instructor: Terry Eustice […]
Taiko Drumming
Taiko is Japanese drumming performed in a group. It involves dynamic movements, rhythm, and is a great social activity. Instructor: Terry Eustice […]