No one should struggle from behavioral or emotional challenges alone.

EMPOWERING CHANGE.
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Support. Guidance. Growth.
Together

When a child thrives, their family, school, and community flourish too.

We believe that every individual deserves to be seen, heard, and understood for their unique strengths and talents.

Nissa brings schools, families, and community resources together to create a comprehensive, individualized plan that empowers each child to reach their full potential. By approaching challenges with a collaborative and objective mindset, we foster open communication, coordination, and collective problem-solving. Together, we unlock innovative solutions that benefit everyone involved. By harnessing the power of existing community resources, we drive meaningful change and celebrate the successes of our children.

Shifting the Approach

Nissa harnesses the collective knowledge and effort of all those involved in the care of the behaviorally and emotionally challenged child.
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individual

Individual

Nissa serves Jewish children from grade school to high school in the greater Chicago area.
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school

School

Nissa supports and equips principals and teachers with resources to assist their students.
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family

Family

Nissa supports and guides families of the children we serve.
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community

Community

Nissa collaborates and identifies community needs with other organizations to support families.
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FAMILIES & SCHOOLS ASSISTED BY NISSA
GO FROM
lonely to supported
lost to empowered
& overwhelmed to guided
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SERVICES WE OFFER

The
Assessment
Pad

A THREE-WEEK DAY PROGRAM AIMED AT UNCOVERING & ADDRESSING THE ROOT CAUSES OF BEHAVIORAL & EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES. learn more

ORGANIZATIONS WE WORK WITH

We don’t seek to re-invent the wheel;
we simply steer with it.

"Often, when there are roadblocks between parents and school it takes a third party to support everyone emotionally, and help them keep focus. The Nissa team has been an outstanding bridge in working through those emotions and crafting a plan for each individual child."
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Rivkah Sarah Jaffe
HEBREW RESOURCE COORDINATOR
ARIE CROWN HEBREW DAY SCHOOL
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