From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: October 2025

By now, you have no doubt heard the exciting news – Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis and Jewish Family Service of St. Paul are uniting to form one strong social service organization to serve the Jewish and broad communities throughout the region, and in fact, throughout the state. Corresponding to that exciting news is the announcement of our new name to Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minnesota (JFCSMN)!

After a thorough process conducted by leadership from both JFCS and JFS, the opportunity to unite the two organizations became a goal intended to better serve individuals and families with professional care and boundless compassion – as both organizations have done for over 100 years. (In case you missed it, the announcement was made on Oct. 16)

Going forward, you will continue to hear about the new name and all the ways the combined organization will serve the community. Until the end of this year, both organizations will continue to provide service as you have come to expect. After Jan. 1, JFCSMN will become reality. Geographic locations will continue in Golden Valley, Minneapolis and St. Paul.

JFCSMN seeks to be the place people turn to for service, to volunteer, to donate and to work. We are Here for All. Always. Now more than ever!