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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 day 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 3 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 4 weeks 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[...] Posted 4 weeks ago
May is a busy time for celebrating graduations, weddings, and Mother’s Day. It is also Older Americans Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, meaningful reminders of how important connection and community are[...] Posted 4 weeks ago
This month's question: How do I talk to my teen about sex, drinking, and drugs without pushing them away?
Nikole Slocum, MS, LPCC, JFCS Therapist:
A lot of parents think they need to have this huge, serious[...] Posted 4 weeks ago
By Mark Kaufman, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Therapist
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we continue to live in a world that exposes us to trauma, heartbreak, and fear. The intersectionality of anti-Semitism, [...] Posted 1 month ago
By Hunter Wengersky, J-Pride Coordinator, and Lucy Marshall, Director of Engagement & Education
Since 2018, J-Pride has convened an annual Pride Shabbat – a pluralistic, com[...] Posted 1 month ago
Abbey Baker was recently named coordinator of the JFCS of Minnesota Hag Sameach program. As a longtime volunteer for the program, she knows how impactful it is to the community. She recently spoke about why she w[...] Posted 2 months ago
By Mindy Teele • JFCS Engagement Coordinator
Passover reminds us of the power of community, and through the JFCS Hag Sameach program, we see that power come to life in meaningful ways across the Twin Cities.[...] 