As part of our mission to bring help and hope to those in need, Jewish Family & Children’s Service works to alleviate hunger throughout the year. We work even harder during the High Holidays to ensure that South Jersey residents can find comfort in a warm meal. We rely on community donations to keep the […]
Disability Services
JFCS presents the first annual Barbara Abrams Supported Employment Award of Distinction to Rachel Coughenour
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May
May
Barbara Abrams, the Director of Disability Services at Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) for more than 20 years, will be retiring this June. Under Barbara’s leadership, the Disability Services department has grown from a small but dedicated group of part-time staffers to a vibrant team of nearly 100 employees. The agency’s life-affirming offerings include […]
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. A student at Kellman Brown Academy, he loves theater, soccer, Roblox, and his boxing classes at the Katz JCC. But in 2018, when his sixth […]
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Sep
Sep
The loss of a spouse or longtime partner is one of the hardest things an individual will ever endure. Following the death of a loved one, each of us journeys through the process of grief, mourning, and adjustment in a unique manner. But no one needs to grieve alone. Samost Jewish Family & Children’s Service [...]
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 port individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive impairments, as well as their care partners. Often fearing rejection and stigma, care partners worry that the […]
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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 caregivers meet their children’s needs while maintaining the stability and wellbeing of the entire family. The JFCS Self-Hired Respite Care service gives families short-term relief […]
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Jun
Jun
The death of a spouse or longtime partner is one of the most painful life cycle events most of us will ever experience. Each person journeys through grief, healing, and adjustment in their own way, but no one needs to go through it alone. Samost Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) is committed to guiding […]
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+ community. The agency has created two award-winning programs where each individual’s sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression can be embraced, affirmed, and celebrated. The only […]
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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 important to find ways to remember the deceased that will allow you to peacefully move on and live the life you were meant to live. […]
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Sep
Sep
It’s that time of year again…summer is coming to an end and families are preparing their kids to go back to school. But this year, the word “back” will mean different things for different families. Some students will be physically going to school, some will be learning remotely, and others will be doing a combination […]