The death of a spouse or life partner is one of the most difficult things most people will ever endure. Each person journeys through grief, mourning, and adjustment in their [...]
Author Archives: Rachael Ovitz
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Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) held two successful Hope & Healing programs this month. Former Soviet Union Holocaust Survivors enjoyed an informative and entertaining Russian-language presentation on Zoom by [...]
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Are you overwhelmed by caring for your child (up to age 21) with an intellectual or developmental disability? Providing constant, loving support can be draining on many levels: physically, mentally, [...]
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JFCS is proud to offer a wide range of support groups that enable participants to come together, build new skills, and share their experiences with others who understand. The summer [...]
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Meet Jerry Rothkoff! Tell us about yourself. I have been married for 27 years to Erica Rothkoff, and we have five children: Liza, Julia, Evan, Gregory, and Aitan. We live [...]
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Transition planning as a child with disabilities approaches adulthood can feel very overwhelming. Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) is here to help guide parents through this process and help [...]
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By Gail Belfer, MSW, LCSW, CDP - Director of Holocaust Survivor Services & Advocacy Many individuals are concerned when they notice changes in their personality, mood, and behavior - or [...]
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Meet Cara Galob, Director of Senior Services! How long have you been working at JFCS? I am fairly new to JFCS - July 31 will be my one-year anniversary! Tell [...]
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JFCS extends a hearty Mazel Tov to Rhona Cohen, the 2024 recipient of the Volunteer Lay Leadership Award from the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA)! Each year, this award [...]
Disability Services
Dubrow Vocational Celebration honors employees with disabilities who thrive in the workplace!
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On Friday, May 10, Five individuals living with disabilities and their employers will be honored at the 18th Annual JFCS Dubrow Vocational Celebration Breakfast. Each of these individuals has demonstrated [...]