Archive for March 2022

Tamara Cain, Residential Manager at JF&CS, began her life-long career helping adults with disabilities more than 20 years ago, and it stemmed from her "bigger-than-she-expected" heart. Read More

The 3rd JF&CS Kugel Cookoff is complete! But kugel wasn't the only enriching offering at the event. We learned more about disability awareness and inclusion. In this Part 1 of two blogs, we share what Intellectual/Developmental Disability is and… Read More

As we all try to absorb the barrage of heartbreaking news coming out of Ukraine, there is one group that has been deeply impacted. JF&CS provides support for Holocaust Survivors in Atlanta, and 10 states in the Southeast region. We talked to our… Read More

As one Jewish Atlantan said, “Their blood is in my veins and my heart is hurting for the Ukrainian people.” Read More

Many Atlanta Jews who can trace their family history to Ukraine are paying extra attention to Russia’s military invasion. Read More

We are thrilled to share that we have been recognized as a Top Workplace in Atlanta, listed at #13 among mid-sized companies! We were also named the Meaningfulness Special Category Winner, indicating our staff believes strongly in our mission. Read More

“How can caregivers find the help they need?“ JF&CS Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) Debbi Dooley, RN, MS, LPC, explains how to avoid burnout. Read More

The Holocaust Survivor Services at JF&CS stepped up for Miriam, a Holocaust Survivor who beat cancer, when she encountered unexpected circumstances and needed help. Read More

The ‘Atlanta Gravestone Project’: Behind the push to mark every Jewish grave - from the Atlanta Journal Constitution Read More

“JF&CS is a place where leadership is supportive of and prioritizes the mental health of its staff,” says JF&CS clinician Tzipporah Gerson-Miller. “It’s a gift to be here.” Read More

Sissy Luciani’s son, 30-year-old Tyler, has been a participant of the IndependenceWorks (IW) program at JF&CS since he graduated high school. A few years into Tyler attending the program, Sissy heard of the Giving Garden at IW, and a meaningful… Read More

Nancy Shapiro moved to Atlanta two years ago with her husband after a lifetime of living in or around Long Island. What she found in Atlanta was a thriving, welcoming city, along with meaningful volunteer work at the JF&CS Renterpieces program. Read More

When parents of toddlers are feeling overwhelmed, where can they go? The Stepping Stones program at JF&CS is providing a solution. Read More