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
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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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 [...]
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Jul
Jul
Are you overwhelmed by caring for your child (up to age 21) with an intellectual or developmental disability? Providing constant, loving support can be draining on many levels: physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. It leaves you with little time to run errands, relax with friends, or get the emotional support you need to recharge. The [...]
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Jul
Jul
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 session of our Caregivers Support Group is slated to begin on Wednesday, July 17, at 2:00 p.m. on Zoom. Facilitated by an experienced JFCS clinical [...]
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May
May
Meet Jerry Rothkoff! Tell us about yourself. I have been married for 27 years to Erica Rothkoff, and we have five children: Liza, Julia, Evan, Gregory, and Aitan. We live in Cherry Hill, and have been members of Congregation Beth El for over 25 years. I founded an elder care law firm, Rothkoff Law Group, [...]
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Transition planning as a child with disabilities approaches adulthood can feel very overwhelming. Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) is here to help guide parents through this process and help them understand the crucial parts of planning once their child transitions away from a school setting. On Tuesday, June 4 at 7pm, the JFCS Disability [...]