Harnessing Technology to Support Individuals with Autism and Their Families

Bancroft unveiled its Smart Home project, a first-of-its-kind program in New Jersey that explores how technology can help enhance safety, increase independence, and improve quality of life for adults with

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 wear to

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 children and

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 at the

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 advancing our

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 professionals in

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 has partnered

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 services during

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 campaign recognizes

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 the Arts. 

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 leader in

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 – during April’s

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 former Stafford

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 Need for

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 issue —

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 their visionary

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 from her

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 the pandemic,

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 Program, which

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 in America,

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 serving people

Bancroft’s Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Karen Lindgren, talked to Peter Kaye for a Closer Look into Bancroft’s rich clinical expertise, the importance of early diagnosis, Bancroft’s commitment to its team

A direct support professional is someone who works directly with individuals living with intellectual or developmental disabilities. That definition barely scratches the surface of what DSPs do. The job is

Bancroft team members Robyn Rowe and Maria Rivera were featured in the news this week, sharing their stories as direct support professionals as part of a special announcement by the

Direct care workers who live – or work – in Camden County, New Jersey, are now eligible for a $1,000 grant in recognition of the important and challenging work they

Brian Tierney sat down with Bancroft’s President and CEO, Toni Pergolin, on his Withology podcast to talk about her journey and the success of Bancroft.  In the episode she discusses

A team of Bancroft clinicians provided training to Mütter Museum staff to support them in hosting their sensory-friendly event taking place on Sunday, August 21 from 9 a.m. – 10

Lisa Scaringelli brings more than 30 years of experience to the Moorestown-based school for students with autism and other intellectual/developmental disabilities. Bancroft has named Lisa Scaringelli as principal of the

A Sip, Swirl and Support event for Cherry Hill-based Bancroft earlier this spring raised $190,000 to assist Bancroft in helping those with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities and brain injuries,