From JFCS Board President Natalie Zamansky:
It is significant and very bittersweet news that our longtime Chief Executive Officer, Judy Halper, has made the difficult decision to retire at the end of this[...] February is Family Life Education Month
By Stacey Spencer • JFCS Disability Services Manager
Dedicating months to elevate and value a cause is important, as it can raise public awareness, help encourage advocacy and action, help break negative sti[...] January 2025 Quarterly Volunteer Newsletter
Posted 3 weeks ago
By Dana Shapiro • Community and Volunteer Engagement Manager
Thank you to our volunteer community for your continued support of JFCS and our volunteer services. We hope you are hanging in there with everythi[...] From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: January 2025
Posted 1 month ago
Tragedies from New Orleans to Las Vegas and Los Angeles are sadly the tale that begins this new year. We even lost our one and only centenarian former president. It’s a lot in a short amount of time. Proximity [...] Volunteer Spotlight January 2025: Sonia Ungerman
How can we support healing and resilience?
By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Parent Coach and Manager of Professional and Community Education
I was able to attend the National Conference on Family Rela[...] From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: December 2024
Posted 2 months ago
Lighting the Chanukah menorah one candle and one night at a time is typically a joyous experience for children. After all, each candle lit may represent another opportunity to open a gift, eat sugar cookies and j[...] The productivity trap
Posted 2 months ago
By Samantha Shepherd, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Therapist
“There’s not enough time in the day…” “I’m so tired after work…” “I wish I had time for that…”
So many folks have internalized messa[...] Supporting a loved one in recovery during the holidays
Posted 2 months ago
By Jennifer Fukuda • Addiction and Recovery Services Program Coordinator
The holidays are fast approaching, and they bring a mix of joy, anticipation, fun, stress, and overwhelm. The American Psychological[...]