Posted 2 weeks ago
As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, more people are getting outside—walking, reconnecting with neighbors they haven’t seen all winter, and rediscovering the power of connection.
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Leading the agency through expansion and navigating turbulent times in the community
Amy Weiss became JFCS' new CEO on Jan. 1. It happened to be the same day that the agency officially became Jewish Family[...] Posted 3 months ago
Heidi, pictured with her husband, Gordy.
What can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I have a long background in marketing and media with my last position being Director of Marketing/Sales for [...] Posted 4 months ago
November is National Family Caregiver Awareness Month. I know, I know – if you look at the calendar long enough, you’ll find there is a month to honor everything and everyone. But that’s exactly why I’m m[...] Posted 7 months ago
The Advice Corner is the new monthly Q&A for families of all ages and stages
At JFCS, professional staff work to support and empower families at all ages and stages. We know that parenting is the most [...] Posted 8 months ago
As summer draws ever closer to fall, it is almost impossible to overlook the natural wonders of this time of year, which we hold fleetingly close. We quietly acknowledge, and maybe even mourn, the many months and[...] Posted 8 months ago
By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Manager of Addiction & Recovery Services and Professional and Community Education
With fall around the corner and the transition to school and back to routines, we invite[...] Posted 8 months ago
So much has been said and written about the amount of turmoil, confusion, and disruption occurring on a regular basis in our lives, our communities, and in our country. So it’s nice to share, for a change of pa[...] Posted 8 months ago
At JFCS, professional staff work to support and empower families at all ages and stages. Our staff includes counselors, parent coaches, educators, addiction and recovery consultants, social workers, senior servic[...] Posted 8 months ago
A new chapter begins in 2026, grounded in compassionate leadership and community commitment
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) is honored and excited to announce Amy Weiss as the [...] 