Following the failure of a farm bill in Congress that would have added additional work requirements for people receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Program) benefits, U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison visited JFCS and PRI[...] All you need to know about Pride 2018
JFCS' Parent-Child Home Program (PCHP) is an evidence-based, early literacy, parenting, and school readiness program that promotes creative ways to learn through play. Committed to closing the achievement gap by p[...] From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: May 2018
By Dana Rubin • JFCS Development Director
Over the last several months, we have focused our attention on the Next Century Campaign, an opportunity for our community to support the infrastructure of [...] Watching my daughter on Good Deeds Day
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. One in five Americans is affected by mental health conditions, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). "Stigma is toxic to their mental health because it [...] Caregiver Coaching
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By Annette Sandler • JFCS Aging Services Director
JFCS Senior Services Caregiver Coaches work directly with family members to guide them in making changes to improve life at home. This includes an i[...] Introducing Community Services Director Amy Weiss
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With its Community Services programs, JFCS looks for opportunities that help build and sustain well-being and meaningful connections, creating a stronger community. Through partnerships with PRISM Food Shelf and i[...]