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Bancroft Celebrates DSP Week
Each September we honor the incredible work of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). This year DSP Week runs from September 10 – 16 and celebrates the many hats they



Easing Back-to-School Jitters
A new school year can bring excitement, promise and a few challenges. But for parents of first-timers or young children with special needs such as autism, the start


Bancroft Names New Board Chair and Announces Additional Board Member
Heather A. Steinmiller, Esq. will be the first female board chair in the organization’s 140-year history. (Cherry Hill, N.J.) – Bancroft, a regional leader in specialized services for


First DSPs Graduate Certification Program
Nineteen of Bancroft Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) made up the first graduating cohort of Bancroft’s DSP Certification Program. On June 29 we celebrated them with a ceremony held


Dr. Karen Lindgren Named Who’s Who in Healthcare
Bancroft’s Chief Clinical Officer Karen Lindgren, Ph.D. has been recognized for leadership in health care by South Jersey Biz. Dr. Lindgren is a true innovator who is dedicated to


Jen Cripps Named CFO of the Year Honoree
Bancroft Chief Financial Officer, Jennifer Cripps, has been named a CFO of the Year honoree in the Philadelphia Business Journal. This award recognizes a small group of financial


Day Program participants ready to dig in at Saddlehill
An immersive horticulture and educational experience for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities has participants in Bancroft’s Day Programs getting their hands dirty – and loving it! Bancroft


Butterfly Ball raises over $475,000 for Bancroft
Bancroft, one of New Jersey’s largest nonprofit organizations supporting people with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities and brain injuries, raised more than $475,000 to support its programs and


Bancroft nurse recognized by IBX Celebrate Caring campaign
Joe Staffieri, RN, a residential nurse case manager in Bancroft’s Lindens Neurobehavioral program, has been chosen as a finalist in the Independence Blue Cross Celebrate Caring campaign. The


$9,500 grant funds partnership between Bancroft, Perkins Center for the Arts
Bancroft has received a $9,500 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation to establish Arts in Healing, a new partnership with the Perkins Folklife Center and Perkins Center for


Bancroft, Cooper Host Conference on Healthcare for People with Disabilities
Autism New Jersey, NJ Department of Health joined conversation on strategic collaboration, creating inclusive healthcare spaces, and removing barriers to care (Mount Laurel, N.J.) – Bancroft, a clinical


Bancroft talks to South Jersey Magazine about Autism Acceptance
Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Karen Lindgren spoke to South Jersey Magazine’s Madeline Maccar about building a more inclusive and supportive world for people with Autism and disabilities –


Bancroft and Saddlehill Collaboration Will Help Adults with Autism Ignite Passions and Develop Skills
Bancroft has partnered with Saddlehill in Voorhees, to offer an immersive horticulture educational experience for its Day Program participants. South Jersey native Bill Green is transforming Saddlehill, the


Bancroft and the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute Form Research Partnership
The first grant realized from this partnership comes from The Autism Science Foundation (ASF) Bancroft and A.J. Drexel Autism Institute have formed a research partnership, bringing together two powerful


Bancroft Clinicians Discuss Healthcare Advocacy in Autism Spectrum News
Bancroft’s Dr. Tracy Kettering and Dr. Chris Perrin along with Trumpet Behavioral Health’s Dr. Ashley Fuhrman were recently published in Autism Spectrum News. A Call to Action: The


Bancroft Celebrates its 140th Anniversary
In 1883, Philadelphia teacher Margaret Bancroft opened one of the first private schools in the country for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her innovative ideas about unlocking


Dr. Sarah West talks advancements in brain injury treatments in SJ Mag
Dr. Sarah West, senior neuropsychologist at Bancroft NeuroRehab, talked to SJ Magazine‘s Elyse Notarianni about the latest advancements in neurology and brain injury treatment for the magazine’s December


Bancroft OTs receive 2022 Fieldwork Educator of the Year award
Bancroft has been honored for excellence in Occupational Therapy education by a consortium of universities from throughout the Philadelphia region. The Fieldwork Educator of the Year award is


Bancroft Celebrates the Accomplishments of its Team
Bancroft celebrated team members at the 32nd Annual Breakfast of Champions where employees throughout all the service lines were awarded in different categories including: Rookie, Maggie Award, Clinical


Darren Blough named South Jersey Magazine ‘Man of the Year’
Bancroft Senior Vice President Darren Blough was named one of South Jersey Magazine’s 2022 Men of the Year. Blough leads Bancroft’s Acute Adult Services – including the Gloucester,


Judi London Named a Top Executive
Judi London, Bancroft’s Chief Strategy Officer, was named a top executive in SJ Biz November issue. She sits alongside 20 other South Jersey executives who were recognized for


CEO Toni Pergolin honored by Greater Philadelphia YMCA
Bancroft President and CEO, Toni Pergolin, was honored at the Greater Philadelphia YMCA Annual Wine and Food event. For more on the amazing leadership Toni provides and thoughts


SJMag Nonprofit Roundtable Discussion
Tess Tebaldi, Bancroft’s Senior Director of Development participated in a roundtable discussion with SJMag. She was joined by other South Jersey nonprofit leaders to discuss the impact of


Bancroft Awarded Grant for Vocational Program
Bancroft was awarded a $20,000 grant by Greenspring Advisors, a boutique investment firm based in Towson, Maryland. This grant was made in support of the Bancroft NeuroRehab Vocational


Bancroft Offers Workshop to Conner Strong & Buckelew
Senior Clinical Director, Chelsea Corley, M.Ed, BCBA, LBA, led a workshop discussion about disability inclusion in the workplace. Employees from Conner, Strong & Bucklew learned more about disability


Bancroft Names Brian Hancock, Esq., Chief Program Officer
Newly created position to help lead Bancroft through period of transformative growth Cherry Hill, N.J. (October 10, 2022) – Bancroft, a large regional human and healthcare services organization
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Easing Back-to-School Jitters
A new school year can bring excitement, promise and a few challenges. But for parents of first-timers or young children with special needs such as autism, the start


Swim Safety for a Child with Autism: Advice from a Bancroft Swim Teacher
A dip in the pool is a great way to have fun and stay cool, but accidents can happen instantly, even for the most diligent caregiver. Certified water


Five Summer Activities for Children with Autism: Expert Recommendations
Summer is an exciting time for children to explore, engage, and have fun both indoors and outdoors. For children with autism, engaging in activities that suit their unique
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