Exploring gender with young children: Going beyond the pink and the blue

Posted 3 years ago

By Leah Persky, PhD & Certified Family Life Educator  • Family Life Education Manager As we celebrate Pride month, this is a perfect time to focus on engaging with our children about what Pride mont[...]

Many job openings, yet elevated unemployment – breaking down what is happening in the job market

Posted 3 years ago

By Sheilah Howard • Career Services Director There are two truths about the job market right now. One – there is a near-record number of jobs available. Two – the unemployment rate remains higher now tha[...]

As more in-person activities become possible, PJ Library excited to announce that Parent Connectors program will continue

Posted 3 years ago

Parent Connectors got creative to create bonds among young families during pandemic By Carrie Fink • PJ Library Coordinator Raising newborns and toddlers is challenging regardless of circumstance, but[...]

Staff Q&A: NextGen Coordinator Alyson Jones

Posted 3 years ago

How long have you worked at JFCS? I have worked at JFCS for just over a year! I started June 1, 2020. Before that, I was a NextGen Board member for three years and was a NextGen participant for a couple years [...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: June 2021

Posted 3 years ago

Throughout the pandemic, many folks in our community have struggled with food security. Having children home all day, every day, rather than in school, can stress tight family food budgets – especially when the[...]