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JFCS News and Events—these monthly emails are a great way to catch up on recent news and events, and learn about opportunities to get involved. Subscribe Now Annual Report—the year’s accomplishments and outcomes that you make possible. You’ll also find our financial report here and our thanks to our members. Annual Report 2024 – 2025 Generations—this twice-yearly publication honors those who have joined JFCS in building a strong legacy for future generations by supporting our Endowment Fund. It provides stories about the impact of our work and practical information about JFCS’ full range of planned giving opportunities. Spring 2025 Summer … Read More

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The Fammy Gala was a great success. Together we raised over $1.25 million!… Read More

Join JFCS’ Center for Children and Youth to learn about your child’s “upstairs brain,” why children throw tantrums or sulk, and how to minimize these behaviors. For parents of Toddlers and Preschoolers.… Read More

At their best modern devices are helpful tools and can make our lives easier. At their worst they are remarkably addictive, and research now clearly shows that their use can lead to a host of behavioral, interpersonal, and mood issues for people of all ages. If you are reading this you likely have a young child or adolescent in your life. I have some bad news for you—for young children in particular screen-time has been shown to have negative effects on sleep (which can also negatively impact mood and lead to behavioral issues), social interaction and learning, executive functioning… Read More

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. Read More from Palo Alto Online News … Read More