Posted 5 years ago
Adjusting to the new normal during this time of crisis
Today when we speak with someone over the phone, through email or text or with FaceTime – since there’s no “seeing” or talking to one another [...] Posted 5 years ago
By Michel Rousseau • JFCS Counselor
Social distancing does not imply emotional distancing: Staying connected and engaged with your family/friend/communities is important, now more than ever, and can be done [...] Posted 5 years ago
By Leah Persky • Family Life Education Manager I, like most parents I know, never thought I would homeschool my children. Don’t get me wrong – I love my children and I love learning, but I never thought [...]Posted 5 years ago
A list of food resources
Food is an essential service even, as we observe the Minnesota Stay at Home order. These programs are making every effort to remain in operation and do it safely for all by practic[...] Posted 5 years ago
Responding to Governor Walz's press conference on Sunday related to COVID-19, Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis will suspend our regular business hours at our Golden Valley and Minneapolis offic[...]Posted 5 years ago
In light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), some tips on staying mentally strong and calm By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Family Life Education Manager As my kids walked into the house[...]Posted 5 years ago
March is National Social Workers Month
March is
National Social Workers Month, and I want to call attention to the amazing
people who commit themselves to this compassionate work. Like teachers, social
wor[...] Posted 5 years ago
Stella enjoys theater, camp activities, bowling, rollerblading, "The Avengers" and more!
After our success with finding a match for our first Featured Mentee, we are eager to do the same for Stella!
Ste[...] Posted 5 years ago
By Annette Sandler •
JFCS Aging Services Director
After her doctor told her she can no longer drive because of declining vision and slowing reflexes, Sandy called JFCS Senior Services in distress. “Now I f[...] Posted 5 years ago
What will you do with your 366th day?
What would
you do with more time? Isn’t that the age-old, time-worn question of the ages?
Most of us bemoan that we never seem to have enough time to complete a task[...] 