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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May
May
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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Feb
Feb
Project SEARCH is a nationally recognized high school transition program that prepares young adults with disabilities for success in the workplace. Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) is proud to [...]
Mental Health, Wellness
Support groups allow those facing challenges to heal through shared experience
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Jan
Jan
The JFCS Faye Manger Counseling Department offers a wide range of support groups that allow individuals facing life challenges to gather together and heal through shared experience. Our groups enable […]
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Oct
Oct
The traumatic images of brutality and loss coming out of Israel have undoubtedly taken a toll on our community’s mental health. Many South Jersey residents have close personal ties to [...]
Many kids look forward to their birthday party with great excitement, imagining presents, cake, and fun with friends. Cherry Hill resident Samuel Schatz is a typical kid in many ways. […]
Café Connection: A Memory Café was created in 2016 by Samost Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS), the Katz JCC, and Jewish Senior Housing and Healthcare Service (JSHHS) to sup […]
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Jul
Jul
The needs of children with developmental disabilities are as diverse as the families who care for them. JFCS strives to provide a wide range of options to help parents and […]
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Apr
Apr
By Carlos Bermeo, LCSW, NBCCH, JFCS Director of Clinical Services Following the unexpected and sudden loss of a loved one, there is no “formula” for dealing with grief. It is […]
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Dec
Dec
Café Connection is a monthly social gathering for older adults affected by memory challenges, along with their care partners. Join us for engaging conversation and a creative experience with a […]
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Dec
Dec
Support our annual food drive in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Please consider donating kosher, non-perishable food items and household products to help stock the shelves of our […]
09
Dec
Dec
This Chanukah, let’s do more than light the menorah and eat latkes—we can light the way for South Jersey neighbors in need. As we celebrate hope, resilience, and the miracle [...]
02
Dec
Dec
The holiday season often brings to mind warm memories—family gatherings, beloved traditions, and foods that evoke generations of celebration. Yet when someone we love is no longer with us, even [...]
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Dec
Dec
By Douglas Keller, MSW, LSW - JFCS Geriatric Social Worker Becoming a family caregiver is rarely a role someone expects to step into. It can happen suddenly, such as when [...]
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Nov
Nov
When more than 130,000 South Jersey residents lost their SNAP benefits this fall, the impact was immediate and devastating. Families who had been managing suddenly found themselves unable to afford [...]
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Nov
Nov
The month of Kislev teaches us that light shines brightest when it breaks through darkness. The Chanukah menorah is placed in doorways and windows not to stay inside, but to [...]
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Nov
Nov
This Chanukah, join JFCS for our first-ever Chanukah Hunger Challenge on the fifth night – December 18. Many families choose one night to give back, and we invite you to […]
Parents, students, and school districts are invited to join us for an In-Person Info Session to find out more about Project SEARCH at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital. Learn about this […]
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Nov
Nov
Join the JFCS Disability Services Committee for a warm gathering of cookies, coffee, and conversation with other parents of children with disabilities. It’s a great opportunity to share your experiences […]