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 […]
Category Archives: Wellness
During LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and throughout the year, Samost Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) is dedicated to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for members of the LGBTQ+ […]
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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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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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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 […]