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Laurie Kleinbaum Fink became JFCS of Minnesota's Chief Program Officer in October 2025 after a long career with the Science Museum of Minnesota, where she served as Chief of Science. She recently spoke about why [...] Posted 5 days ago
JFCS Board President Howard Hoffman
JFCS hosted its 116th Annual Meeting – its first as Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minnesota – on June 10 at Beth El Synagogue. We held elections for the [...] Posted 5 days ago
By Chantel Jullie • ParentChild+ Program Manager
This spring, ParentChild+ proudly celebrated the achievements of 117 children and their families as they completed the program and prepared for their next edu[...] Posted 5 days ago
The summer solstice is right around the corner. While I love these long, sun-filled days, I always feel a touch of sadness knowing that little by little, the daylight will begin to fade. Rather than rushing the s[...] Posted 6 days ago
By Skylar Peterson, LSW • Intake and Resource Connection Program Manager
Reaching out for help is rarely straightforward. Most people do not come to JFCS of Minnesota knowing exactly what service they need. [...] Posted 6 days ago
By Roni Falck, MSW • Senior Services Program Manager
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to stop and consider how we can support people with Alzheimer’s and dementia and t[...] Posted 1 week ago
This month’s question: Is it normal to feel burnt out as a parent? I feel guilty for needing space.
Natalie Quiring-Oleson, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Therapist:
If you saw a job posting whose duties include hou[...] Posted 1 week ago
By Anna Ferdelman • Career Development Program Manager
June is the season of graduations, and of course for many graduates, of job search. While school counselors and college career centers are extremely hel[...] Posted 4 weeks ago
The Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA) has announced Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minnesota as a 2025 Innovative Exchange winner for its Living Our Values campaign – a storytelling ca[...] Posted 1 month ago
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minnesota (JFCS) is excited to honor the contributions of several dedicated volunteers at its 116th Annual Meeting. The event will be held from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesda[...] 