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August 04, 2021

Staying Organized and Motivated During Your Job Search

Staying Organized and Motivated During Your Job Search

The job search process can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Preparing an action plan for your job search will give you structure and help to maintain focus during the process. Read More

August 02, 2021

New Local Home Sharing Service “HomeShare ATL”  Connects Seniors with Housemates

New Local Home Sharing Service “HomeShare ATL” Connects Seniors with Housemates

ATLANTA (August 2, 2021) – Jewish Family & Career Services (JF&CS) of Atlanta launched HomeShare ATL, a matching service for older adults and home sharers in Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett counties.   Read More

August 02, 2021

JF&CS HAMSA Welcomes Joel Dworkin to the Team

JF&CS HAMSA Welcomes Joel Dworkin to the Team

Joel Dworkin may be new to HAMSA (Helping Atlantans Manage Substance Abuse) and JF&CS as HAMSA Program Manager, but he is not new to addiction in the Jewish world. It was a long journey that brought him to lead the HAMSA program; a road that took… Read More

July 30, 2021

Atlanta One of 32 Cities to Receive Emergency Services for Holocaust Survivors Thanks to National Matching Initiative

Atlanta One of 32 Cities to Receive Emergency Services for Holocaust Survivors Thanks to National Matching Initiative

ATLANTA –July 2021 – As the pandemic passes its year mark, Holocaust survivors across the U.S. continue to face new and renewed daily struggles. Covid-19 has only further exacerbated and enhanced the challenges that this vulnerable population faces.… Read More

July 29, 2021

When is it Time to Find a Geriatric Care Manager for Your Older Adult Parent?

When is it Time to Find a Geriatric Care Manager for Your Older Adult Parent?

How do you know when it's time to look for Geriatric Care Management Assistance for older adults? If any of the following scenarios sound like your situation, consider calling 1-866-AGE-WELL to learn more about Geriatric Care Management. Read More

July 26, 2021

Helping Teens Go Back to School after a Year of Virtual Learning

Helping Teens Go Back to School after a Year of Virtual Learning

It’s that time again. The back-to-school rush is almost here, especially now that teens will be attending school in person this fall. Even though you can hear a collective sigh from parents who had teens home last year, there can be a lot of anxiety… Read More

July 23, 2021

How You Can Use Music to Improve Your Memory

How You Can Use Music to Improve Your Memory

Have you ever been driving along, an old song comes on the radio, and you are immediately taken back to a memory of your past? Maybe you were listening to Britney Spears when you first found out you were pregnant with your first child. Or maybe you… Read More

July 20, 2021

Inspire Your Kids to Unplug and Reconnect

Inspire Your Kids to Unplug and Reconnect

For the last 15 to 16 months, shutdowns and social distancing have been the cause for many parents to ease screen-time limitations previously allowed to children and teens. We have had to rely on technology more whether it is meetings on Zoom,… Read More