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Do you experience feelings of stress, sadness and despair during the holiday season? Follow these tips to break free from the blues this holiday season by Kathy Rood, program manager, Jewish Family & Children’s Service The ...

Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) is pleased to announced that effective immediately, Marc Giannone and Edward Ober have been appointed to the Board of Directors. Currently a partner and wealth management advisor for Eaton ...

By: Mimi Kaplan, Director, JFCS Shelter Without Walls Program Domestic Violence (DV) is a pattern of abusive and/or controlling behavior used to gain and maintain power and control over another person. It affects women and men and happens ...

Janice Dinner, member of the JFCS Board of Directors, was recently appointed as Vice Chair. Click here to read more.

Mary Jo Whitfield, JFCS Vice President of Integrated Healthcare, was recently honored with the ASU Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy Legacy Award on July 18 for her significant contributions to the behavioral health community. ...

Did you know JFCS has a therapy dog program? See Alex Warren, JFCS Eligibility and Enrollment Manager, and her therapy dog, Wrigley, featured on ABC 15 Nick’s Heroes. Click Here to view.

Football injuries put JFCS President and CEO Dr. Lorrie Henderson on the bench, but a chance opportunity to speak to a group of young men and women with behavioral and legal issues ignited his passion for service. Today, Dr. Henderson leads ...

In 2014, the Alzheimer’s Association designated June Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in order to support those with Alzheimer’s and those caring for them, in addition to promoting early detection. This year, the ...

April is counseling awareness month. Our Vice President of Older Adults and Jewish Community Services, Ellie Schwartzberg, LPC, shares some valuable advice on coping with the loss of a loved one. Coping with the loss of a loved one can be ...

Jewish Family & Children’s Service Expands Services to Domestic Violence Survivors with the Addition of Sojourner Center Move provides greater financial stability and stronger operational controls for one of the nation’s ...