News & Impact

Betty, a resident of Ady’s Place with the Gary Shupin Independent Living Community describes herself as an introvert. While she finds social settings sometimes challenging, she has always carried a quiet wisdom and when she speaks, her words are thoughtful, eloquent, and full of insight. A year ago, Betty used her voice and decided she wanted to grow in confidence, strengthen her self-advocacy, and build meaningful relationships with her peers. She’s since taken thoughtful, intentional steps towards those goals. With the support of program staff and her Relationship Coach, Betty has embraced opportunities to practice new communication skills. Through steady… Read More

Some families are dreamed into being long before they take shape. From the earliest days of their relationship, Stephane and Marie shared a clear and heartfelt commitment to building their family through adoption. At JFCS’ Adoption Connection, we are grateful to have supported them as they welcomed their second child through adoption. In her own words, Marie shares how adoption has shaped the heart of their family:  “From the beginning, adoption was part of our story. From our second date to the day we said our vows, welcoming souls was already our shared mission. We dreamed of a home with… Read More

JFCS’ Legal Services is providing immigration services to local families with relatives in Ukraine or recent arrivals from Ukraine. Read below for answers to our most frequently asked questions regarding legal options and immigration status. Based on present information made available on 03/21/2023 by the Department of Homeland Security, subject to change. What is Temporary Protected Status? Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a humanitarian grant of temporary lawful status available to foreign nationals or habitual residents of listed countries, including Ukraine, where ongoing armed conflict or other emergency conditions make return unsafe. TPS protects against deportation from the United States… Read More

After a lifetime of independence, struggling with day-to-day tasks can feel demoralizing. For Jeanne Halpern, 90, having a little help at home has brought relief and newfound joy. For the past five years, Jeanne has called Rhoda Goldman Plaza—JFCS’ vibrant assisted living community—home. She prizes her independence, so when some tasks started to become challenging for her, the care team introduced her to Seniors At Home’s Personal Assistant Services. Jeanne has found more than help from her Personal Assistant, Q Miller; she’s found a friend. Q helps with calendar and home organization, errands, and appointments—but most importantly, brings laughter and… Read More

At JFCS’ Center for Dementia Care, we believe that healthy aging begins long before memory loss becomes a concern. Our team is dedicated to helping older adults maintain cognitive vitality, supporting those who may be at risk for—or simply worried about—memory changes, so they can stay healthy and independent for as long as possible. As part of this commitment, Seniors At Home recently adopted the Mind Sharpener™ program—an innovative cognitive wellness workshop that offers structured, engaging brain exercises in a supportive group environment. “I define healthy aging as being very well informed about all different topics related to aging and… Read More

What speaks more to the heart of a Jewish organization than being there for your grandmother, mother, child, and community through every stage of life? For my family, that’s exactly what Jewish Family and Children’s Services has done, always with compassion, expertise, and care. When my husband, Alec, emigrated from Ukraine as a teenager with his parents, JFCS welcomed them and helped the family build a new life here. As adults, it was very meaningful for us to be able to give back by volunteering with and contributing to JFCS. While raising our daughter, Nona, I worried that she would… Read More