Reserve your seat for a very powerful experience on Tuesday, November 12 at 6:30pm at the Katz JCC! Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) is proud to announce that we are marking a significant milestone this year – the 10th anniversary of our “One Step at a Time” addiction awareness and prevention program. We are [...]
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Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) is thrilled to announce the promotion of Melanie Stoopler and Jill Hammel to Associate Executive Directors of our agency! Over the past few months, Melanie and Jill, alongside Senior Director of Programs Meredith Siegel Cohen, have shown exceptional leadership during a time of transition. They have fostered relationships, enhanced [...]
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This fall, join JFCS in making a difference through our annual Community High Holiday Food Drive on Monday, October 21 from 10am to 1pm, in support of the Betsy & Peter Fischer Food Pantry. We invite community members to donate kosher, non-perishable food items and essential household products to help nourish our neighbors in need. [...]
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Sep
The death of a spouse or life partner is an experience of profound pain and loss. Each person grieves, mourns, and adjusts in their own unique way, but no one should face this journey alone. In line with our commitment to mental health and well-being across the lifespan, JFCS will be offering a new session [...]
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Sep
Sep
JFCS is thrilled to announce that Margo Orlin will be welcomed as Incoming Board President at our 80th Annual Celebration on Monday evening, September 23. Margo has been a volunteer with our agency for over 20 years. Her JFCS journey began in the Disability Services Department, and she was immediately inspired by the dedication of [...]
Counselor's Corner, Parenting
Smooth Sailing into the School Year: Essential Tips for Easing the Back-to-School Transition
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By Emily Witmier, LAC - Mental Health Clinician & Community Educator As summer days wane and the new school year looms, preparing for this transition can ease the stress and set a positive tone for the months ahead. From setting up a new routine to addressing emotional needs, these tips will help ensure that both [...]
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Aug
Twelve years ago, Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) became aware of an epidemic brewing in our suburbs. Opiate addiction, related to prescription pain medicine and heroin, had reached unprecedented levels. In the fall of 2013, JFCS participated in a conference aimed at educating local teachers, parents, and physicians about this heartbreaking issue. The following [...]
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Aug
Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) will celebrate its 80th anniversary at its Annual Celebration on Monday evening, September 23, at the Katz JCC. This special evening will honor the dedicated staff, board members, advisory council, and volunteers who help the agency fulfill its mission of providing support and hope to vulnerable individuals in South [...]
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Aug
The death of a spouse or life partner is one of the most difficult things most people will ever endure. Each person journeys through grief, mourning, and adjustment in their own unique way, but no one should have to walk this path alone. As part of our commitment to community members’ mental health and well-being [...]
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Jul
Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) held two successful Hope & Healing programs this month. Former Soviet Union Holocaust Survivors enjoyed an informative and entertaining Russian-language presentation on Zoom by Ilya Khinkskiy, titled “History & Politics of Ice Cream & Jews from Abraham to Ben & Jerry's.” Ilya conducted a trivia quiz with multiple-choice questions [...]