The mission of JFS calls us to support the well-being, health, and stability of people in our community. November is National Family Caregiver Month, bringing recognition to family caregivers who spend countless hours and enormous energy taking care of their loved ones, usually at the expense of their own health and well-being. “It just snuck…
JFS 2022 Board President: On Mental Health, Youth, and Parenting
We are thrilled to introduce our community to Karyn Barer, newly elected President of the JFS Board of Directors. By Karyn Barer My first encounter with JFS was attending a “Bringing Baby Home” class with my husband. We sat around a table with several other young couples (one of whom still sits with us at…
JFS Condemns Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
Jewish Family Service stands in strong opposition to today’s Supreme Court ruling overturning the federal right to legal abortion in the United States.
Survivors of Abuse Deserve Flexible Financial Support
When survivors leave abusive relationships, they often start at ground zero. Flexible financial assistance can help tremendously.
Walking the Path from Grief to Hope
Today’s societal anger and divisiveness may be what it looks like when we collectively try and bury the pain of loss rather than address it.
Looking Back, Looking Forward: 2021 in Review
We are astounded by the generosity, resilience, and selflessness we witnessed this past year.
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