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March 13, 2023

The Hogeweyk Way: Improving Quality of Life at The Dementia Village

The Hogeweyk Way: Improving Quality of Life at The Dementia Village

What can a town in The Netherlands teach us about how to treat people with dementia? Deborah Zisholtz, Director of Aviv Older Adult Services, and Georgia Gunter, Geriatric Care Manager, recently traveled to The Netherlands to find out when they… Read More

March 13, 2023

Judy's Journey: Something had to give

Judy's Journey: Something had to give

Surviving breast cancer was just the beginning of the steep downward slope that took "Judy" from the ideal life to a deep state of despair. JF&CS licensed psychotherapist Nicky Albert described the first few sessions with Judy as "an outpouring of… Read More

March 07, 2023

A Delicious Way to Celebrate Inclusion

A Delicious Way to Celebrate Inclusion

February was Jewish Disability, Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month, and in honor of JDAIM, JF&CS hosted its 4th Annual Kugel Cookoff and Disability 101 Training on February 23. JF&CS Community Access Group Program Manager, Abby Frantz spoke… Read More

February 13, 2023

Commemorating 30 Years of the Shalom Bayit Program

Commemorating 30 Years of the Shalom Bayit Program

February 2023 marks the 30-year anniversary of the Shalom Bayit (Peace In the Home) program. Thirty years of support, counseling, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence. Thirty years of Wendy Lipshutz, Program Director, and her team listening… Read More

February 13, 2023

JF&CS Showcases Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center to Community

JF&CS Showcases Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center to Community

On January 19, JF&CS hosted an open house for community supporters, school counselors and mental health professionals to share the benefits of their new whole-child, holistic approach to children’s mental health. Read More

February 10, 2023

Havinagala a Hit at Punch Bowl Social

Havinagala a Hit at Punch Bowl Social

On January 28th, the 33rd Annual Havinagala — a Party for PAL — was a huge hit with the more than 300 excited young professional attendees. Read More

January 22, 2023

When Star Students Struggle With ADHD

When Star Students Struggle With ADHD

When 15-year-old Cassie's grades started to slip, her mother, Bella, jumped into action to determine if there was a chance they were dealing with ADHD. Read More

January 10, 2023

Family Volunteer Day Makes Giving Back Fun

Family Volunteer Day Makes Giving Back Fun

On December 29, over 50 volunteers from 15 families came together on Family Volunteer Day to help people in need across our community. The event was popular and filled up quickly with families who delighted in the idea of getting their kids to… Read More