For many parents, having teenagers who are self-isolating at home during the coronavirus pandemic poses unique challenges. While younger children may be thrilled at the prospect of having their parents’ […]
Author Archives: Rachael Ovitz
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Deaths during the coronavirus pandemic often mean that loved ones are dying suddenly and unexpectedly, without their families by their side. The sad reality is that, to protect everyone from […]
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As the coronavirus pandemic continues through the spring, JFCS staffers are fielding up to 200 calls each day from community members who are facing the very real and very scary […]
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Now in its 12th year, the 5K Run & Walk 4 Family & Friends with Cancer has become a tradition for many community members. The grassroots event spreads awareness, raises […]
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As the coronavirus pandemic continues into April, the economic effects are being felt throughout our South Jersey community. To respond to community members’ increasing need for food, JFCS will be […]
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Life can feel topsy-turvy right now because of global concerns about coronavirus. If you—like many people—are feeling overwhelmed or stressed by it all, know that this is a totally normal […]
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These days, trying to keep up with the news can be overwhelming. Everything seems to change by the hour as we hear about more restrictions across the country. Some of […]
Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) provides vital and life-sustaining social services to more than 11,000 South Jersey residents each year—services that are even more vital during this uncertain time. […]
The teen years are almost universally awkward, for kids and parents alike. Thanks to hormones, teenagers’ bodies have kicked into overdrive while their brains continue developing until about age 25. […]
It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: teen suicide is on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control report that from 1999 through 2017, the suicide rate among all ages increased by […]