COVID19: Helping Children and Families Manage Stress and Build Resilience
Dr. Bruce Perry will discuss how patterns of stress can determine risk or resilience and the implications of this dynamic for the current COVID-19 epidemic.… Read More
P.L.A.N. Ahead
Learn from the experts on what is needed to care for someone diagnosed with dementia.… Read More
Navigating the Delicate Relationship between Grandparents and Parents
Expectations about discipline, rules, and acceptable behavior may be different than when we were raising our children. In this discussion facilitated by a seasoned grandparent, we will discover tips to keep the grandparent—parent relationship peaceful and happy.… Read More
Free Online Parenting Support Chats Each Friday
During these uncertain times, we understand that you may be struggling to balance work commitments with caring for children at home. We are here to support you! Join us every Friday for a FREE online parent chat from 1:30 – 2:30 pm. Whether you need help with daily routines, positive discipline, sibling rivalry, or ways to play and interact with your children, we can help you develop concrete strategies to manage these new challenges and help you feel more effective as a parent.… Read More
JFCS: Centuries of Pioneering
JFCS published the “Centuries of Pioneering” book in 2010. It tells the story of the Jewish people in the Bay Area and their work to help others since 1850.
The year 1850 is significant for the Bay Area. California became a state, San Francisco was incorporated, and one of the oldest social service agencies in the country—now known as Jewish Family and Children’s Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin, and Sonoma Counties (JFCS)—was established by a group of Bavarian Jews who had immigrated to San Francisco at the time of the California Gold Rush.
This exciting time in history… Read More