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March 02, 2022

"My Heart Is Bigger Than I Expected It to Be:" Tamara Cain’s Direct Support Professional Journey

"My Heart Is Bigger Than I Expected It to Be:" Tamara Cain’s Direct Support Professional Journey

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

February 21, 2022

The Youth Mental Health Crisis and How Parents Can Help

The Youth Mental Health Crisis and How Parents Can Help

Sherri Cauthen, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor at JF&CS, provides five preventative measures that parents can use to help build resiliency and coping skills in their children. With these tips, parents can… Read More

February 15, 2022

A Match Made in Heaven

A Match Made in Heaven

After being matched through One Good Deed, our friendly visitor program from Aviv Older Adult Services, Miriam and Sophia became good friends and discovered they share a world of incredible coincidences and connections. Read More

February 15, 2022

7 Ways To Deal With The Stresses Of Moving

7 Ways To Deal With The Stresses Of Moving

Yael Stein, LCSW, discusses ways to manage stress of this and other major life events. Read More

February 11, 2022

PAL Program Creates Lasting Friendship of More than 30 Years

PAL Program Creates Lasting Friendship of More than 30 Years

Larry and Russell were matched as PALs in 1988. After Russell moved back to South Africa a year later, they stayed in touch, and now their friendship has spanned more than three decades. Read More

February 01, 2022

Tackling Chronic Inflexibility in Children

Tackling Chronic Inflexibility in Children

All well-adjusted children push boundaries and fuss. Sometimes kids do things you don’t want them to do, and sometimes they won’t do what you need them to do. Maybe they want something they can’t have or refuse today to do the thing they did so… Read More

January 31, 2022

How A Trip to Israel Inspired Volunteerism

How A Trip to Israel Inspired Volunteerism

After her life-changing trip, Amy Fox's desire to volunteer led her to JF&CS, where she helped with the food pantry and Aviv Older Adult Services. Her volunteer work with the agency led to meaningful connections and opportunities for both… Read More

January 31, 2022

Four Tips When Looking for a Place to Rent

Four Tips When Looking for a Place to Rent

Our HomeShareATL Program experts share four of the best tips to follow when looking for a new living space. Read More