ParentChild+ Staff Spotlight: Faiza Mahamud ParentChild+ Faiza Mahamud is a Program Coordinator with ParentChild+   How long have you worked at JFCS and what is your role here? I started working here in August 2016 and am beginning my fourth program year as a [...]
From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: August 2019 From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper Anxiety about school safety is unfortunately on parents’ back-to-school checklist   When I was a kid, I looked forward to the start of a new school year. I liked everything about the process—new cloth[...]
Introducing the Jewish Youth Mentoring Program JYM Mentoring program's new name reflects unique service it offers community   By Becky Lyle Sulkin, MSW, LGSW • Jewish Youth Mentoring Program Coordinator   JFCS is excited to announce that the [...]
Rejecting Apathy and Cynicism in Light of Recent Tragedies The heartbreaking events in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH left at least 31 people dead and many others injured. These horrific events left a hole in the hearts of so many people across the country and the world. What[...]