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February 13, 2023
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
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 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
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
December 30, 2022
Sam Perlman, 2023 Big PAL of the Year
Congratulations to the 2023 Big PAL of The Year, Sam Perlman! Sam was matched with Asher Fleshel, who was 11 years old at the time. The two quickly became friends, and over the years became more like family. Read More
December 13, 2022
How can an Executive Functioning Coach help my child?
There is a lot of buzz these days about Executive Functioning and how coaching can help kids, teens and adults. But what exactly are Executive Functioning Skills, and why should parents care? Read More
December 06, 2022
Need a Mitzvah Project? We've got you covered!
Do you have a child with a Bar or Bat Mitzvah coming up? JF&CS has lots of options for kids to create a mitzvah project. Read More
November 08, 2022
Richard's Journey
Richard, 22, a college student at a local university, started therapy to help manage his anxiety, depression and binge eating. Medication helped, but it was clear he needed counseling. Richard contacted JF&CS through the Be Well With Hillel program,… Read More