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 [...]
Cherry Hill resident Raechel Hammer has been named the new Executive Director of Samost Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS), announced Board President Stacy Asbell Levin. Hammer most recently served [...]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The JFCS Disability Services Committee will hold its first of four free community workshops on Thursday, November 30 at 7:00pm. Entitled Care Management, this informative program will explore the many [...]
Please support our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive on November 13 Hunger is on the rise in America. New data released as part of the USDA’s 2022 “Household Food Security in [...]
"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow." - Albert Einstein The concept of having a peaceful home – feeling safe and secure where we live and who we [...]
“A small group of thoughtful people can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead This past weekend, I met our Cherry Hill Police [...]
“An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure.” - Benjamin Franklin This has been a busy week for me, both professionally and personally. Yesterday, I dropped my oldest [...]
"The true measure of any society is found in how it treats its most vulnerable members" When I think about the mission and vision of JFCS and the legacy that [...]
Who Is Your Rock? Last week, I was working at my desk when Emily*, a longtime JFCS clinician, walked into my office. She was visibly shaken and upset. I immediately stood [...]
When the System Works Yesterday, JFCS received a beautiful thank you card from a recent client. It was just four months ago that I first spoke to Sarah, after she [...]
Since starting my role nine months ago, I have seen firsthand how our agency facilitates miracles and helps to change peoples’ lives for the better. This week, we connected with [...]