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What we need from our community changes as we move through different stages of life. So where do you find your people? How do you learn new skills, build relationships, or discover support when you need it most?
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JFCS of Minnesota's Waiver Case Management team
By Kristi Murray • Director of ParentChild+ and Waiver Case Management
The U.S. Department of Justice released a memorandum last month arguing that states a[...] Posted 4 months ago
Laurie Kleinbaum Fink became JFCS of Minnesota's Chief Program Officer in October 2025 after a long career with the Science Museum of Minnesota, where she served as Chair of Science. She recently spoke about why [...] Posted 4 months ago
JFCS Board President Howard Hoffman
JFCS hosted its 116th Annual Meeting – its first as Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minnesota – on June 10 at Beth El Synagogue. We held elections for the [...] Posted 4 months ago
By Chantel Jullie • ParentChild+ Program Manager This spring, ParentChild+ proudly celebrated the achievements of 117 children and their families as they completed the program and prepared for their next edu[...]Posted 4 months ago
The summer solstice is right around the corner. While I love these long, sun-filled days, I always feel a touch of sadness knowing that little by little, the daylight will begin to fade. Rather than rushing the s[...] Posted 4 months ago
By Skylar Peterson, LSW • Intake and Resource Connection Program Manager
Reaching out for help is rarely straightforward. Most people do not come to JFCS of Minnesota knowing exactly what service they need. [...] Posted 4 months ago
By Roni Falck, MSW • Senior Services Program Manager
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to stop and consider how we can support people with Alzheimer’s and dementia and t[...] Posted 4 months ago
This month’s question: Is it normal to feel burnt out as a parent? I feel guilty for needing space.
Natalie Quiring-Oleson, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Therapist:
If you saw a job posting whose duties include hou[...] Posted 4 months ago
By Anna Ferdelman • Career Development Program Manager
Summer is often a season of job search for recent graduates. While school counselors and college career centers are extremely helpful in this process, m[...]