Posted 6 months ago
By Tara Burns, LPCC • JFCS Therapist
Nature-based Therapy is an approach to counseling that brings therapy outdoors, combining conversation, gentle movement, and time in nature. Rather than meeting only in a[...] Posted 6 months ago
No one wants to reinforce their child’s fear of monsters under the bed, but we do want them to feel heard and supported. How do we thread that needle? This month’s question tackles how parents can support the[...] Posted 6 months ago
What can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I grew up in Edina – very close to a golf course, which is a big reason why that’s my favorite sport. I went to the University of Minnesota and then[...] Posted 7 months ago
By Jill Kozberg • JFCS Mental Health and Senior Services Director
For over 100 years, we’ve been very fortunate to have many social workers on our staff at JFCS. We are honored every day to work side-by-si[...] Posted 7 months ago
Summer camp can be an exciting experience, full of new opportunities, new friendships, and new skills. Parents sending their child to summer camp for the first time may find themselves wonderi[...] Posted 7 months ago
As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, more people are getting outside—walking, reconnecting with neighbors they haven’t seen all winter, and rediscovering the power of connection.
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By Kelsey Slovut-Einertson • Food Security Coordinator
In 2025, 20% of households in Minnesota relied on the emergency food system to access the food they need. Food shelf usage in Minnesota has been increas[...] Posted 7 months ago
Leading the agency through expansion and navigating turbulent times in the community
Amy Weiss became JFCS' new CEO on Jan. 1. It happened to be the same day that the agency officially became Jewish Family[...] Posted 7 months ago
As the month of Nisan begins and begin to look toward Passover, we are reminded that Jewish tradition calls on us not only to remember our history, but to experience it together. The seder is not meant to be obse[...] Posted 8 months ago
JFCS’ recent uniting with Jewish Family Service of St. Paul (JFS) has allowed us to offer many of its ongoing programming to the entire community. This includes JFS’ long-running caregiver and grief online su[...]