Life’s most profound challenges—loss, grief, and major transitions—can feel isolating. Support groups offer a powerful reminder that no one has to navigate these experiences alone. By bringing people together in a safe, compassionate environment, these groups create space for connection, understanding, and healing. Sharing stories, listening to others, and being witnessed in your grief can be an important step toward moving forward.
At JFCS, we are proud to offer specialized support groups designed to meet individuals where they are, providing comfort, community, and care during life’s most difficult times.
Parental Bereavement / Loss of a Child Group
Begins Wednesday, April 15 – Call for time and details
We understand that grief does not end with Shiva. Our Parental Bereavement Group offers a compassionate and supportive space for parents who have lost a child of any age, from any cause. Participants are invited to share their experiences, honor their children’s memories, and find strength in a community of others who truly understand. Together, members support one another on the path toward healing in an atmosphere of empathy and respect.
For more information or to join, please contact Rebecca Rosenau, Senior Director of Clinical and Older Adult Services, at (856) 424-1333 ext. 1702 or rrosenau@jfedsnj.org.
Group sponsored by the Sharing and Healing While Mourning Our Children Foundation in loving memory of Matthew Bandler Minches, Jamie Brooke Lieberman, and Joel Lawrence Weiner, with grant funding from the Raymond & Gertrude R. Saltzman Foundation.
Grief Support Group (Ages 55+)
Spring Session Begins Tuesday, April 21 at 10:00 AM
Designed for adults age 55 and over who have experienced the loss of a spouse or life partner within the past year, this six-session group offers a gentle and welcoming space to navigate grief. Participants will have the opportunity to share their stories, find comfort in connection, and explore meaningful ways to integrate their loss while beginning to rebuild their lives.
The group meets every other Tuesday at the JFCS Main Office. A $36 registration fee applies, and advance registration is required.
To register, please contact Reva Farenback-Brateman at (856) 424-1333 ext. 1184 or rfbrateman@jfedsnj.org.
Grant funding provided by the Raymond & Gertrude R. Saltzman Foundation.
