Posted 4 months ago
By Chantel Jullie • ParentChild+ Program Manager
As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with pride for all that the ParentChild+ program has accomplished – both locally at JFCS and alongside our ded[...] Posted 4 months ago
Going to summer camp was something I looked forward to year after year. No home sickness for me. The worn cabins and facilities didn’t bother me. It didn’t matter what the food was like. I loved every minute [...] Posted 4 months ago
By Jennifer Fukuda • Addiction & Recovery Services Program Coordinator
It is not uncommon for parents, caregivers, and members of the community to have questions about topics related to addiction and rec[...] Posted 5 months ago
By Amy Weiss • Chief Program Officer
How does an organization that offers 30+ programs to the Jewish and broader community plan for the future in uncertain times? That question, and our commitment to serving[...] Posted 5 months ago
By Lucy Marshall • Community Services Director
The first cohort of PJ Library’s new Jewish Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Circle closed our final session just before Passover. This timing felt significan[...] Posted 5 months ago
By Roni Falck • Senior Services Manager
This May, we recognize Older American’s Month, celebrating people age 60 and over and their many contributions. At JFCS, we partner with senior clients using an indi[...] Posted 5 months ago
Jane Weiner from the Jewish Recovery Network (left) with JFCS Addiction and Recovery Services Program Coordinator Jennifer Fukuda (center) and Manager Leah Persky (right) at the Freedom From Addiction Seder in Ap[...] Posted 5 months ago
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I grew up in St. Louis Park and graduated from the U of M with a degree in early childhood growth and development. I have been a preschool teacher for the pa[...] Posted 5 months ago
My grandchildren love to count their age by including their “halves.” So instead of being 6 years old, Wesley and Bari are 6-and-a-half – and believe me – that extra six months is very important to them! [...] Posted 5 months ago
JFCS will host its 115th Annual Meeting from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, at JFCS (5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley). At the event, we will present the 2025 JFCS Exemplary Service Award to dedicated vo[...] 