Fammy Awards Gala
The Fammy Gala was a great success. Together we raised over $1.25 million!… Read More
Legal Advocacy & Family Court Process for Victims of Domestic Violence Panel
Join JFCS’ immigration attorney Brett Snider, JFCS’ Director of Family Support Services, Dr. Yuliana Gelb, and family law professor Debra Schoenberg as they present an in-depth look at legal strategies, resources, and protections.… Read More
Susan Lowenberg Interview about Holocaust Remembrance Day
Community leader Susan Lowenberg speaks with KTVU about Yom HaShoah as more than a moment to look back, but as a call to act. As antisemitism rises, we each carry a responsibility to honor those we lost by educating, speaking out, and standing against hate.… Read More
How digital consumption is changing the way kids develop
Palo Alto Online News
by Sue Dremann
Like Robbie the robot in Isaac Asimov’s 1940 science fiction book, “I, Robot,” digital devices may be today’s nursemaids for children. And as a result, some kids are becoming more interested in playing with their computers and smartphones than with other children, according to researchers.
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JFCS Advocates for Young Minds in Digital Spaces
Social media has become an integral part of young people’s lives, but behind the screens lie serious risks that could jeopardize their mental wellbeing. Through impactful advocacy, JFCS is helping lead the charge to create a safer digital environment for young minds.
Social Media Risks
According to the US Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, social media presents a “profound risk of harm” to young users. Teens and adolescents who spend more than three hours on social media per day have double the risk of experiencing depression or anxiety—and the average teen user spends about 3.5 hours a day on… Read More