Posted 12 months ago
This months’ question:
My 3-year-old throws tantrums every time we leave the park. How can I set boundaries without losing my temper?
Natalie Quiring-Oleson, MSW, LICSW, JFCS Therapist (and proud parent o[...] Posted 12 months ago
By now, you have no doubt heard the exciting news – Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis and Jewish Family Service of St. Paul are uniting to form one strong social service organization to serv[...] Posted 12 months ago
By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Professional and Community Education Program Manager
You may have felt the stress or anxiety that often accompanies heated political discussions; or maybe you have felt your [...] Posted 12 months ago
By Jennifer Fukuda • Addiction & Recovery Services Program Coordinator
For many people, community is a bright light in their recovery process because recovery journeys can often be lonely. Isolation can [...] Posted 1 year ago
By Kelsey Slovut-Einertson • JFCS Food Security Coordinator
My name is Kelsey Slovut-Einertson and I am the new Food Security Coordinator at JFCS. I also coordinate the Kosher Meals on Wheels program. My edu[...] Posted 1 year ago
This months’ question:
If you’ve asked your teen how they are feeling and get a quick response of, “I’m fine,” it may feel like the topic is closed. You may be left wondering, is there a way to effec[...] Posted 1 year ago
Women in their 40s through 60s are finding new ways to connect, build friendships, and learn together through a new kind of programming at JFCS. Every six to eight weeks, JFCS is hosting gatherings designed[...] Posted 1 year ago
Though we always hope the crisis services we offer and our expertise in trauma care will never be needed, it is important to remember that when the unthinkable occurs, Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minn[...] Posted 1 year ago
September is Workforce Development Month
By Leah Temkin • Career Services Director
When we think of September, we think of kids going back to school, pools closing, High Holidays approaching, leaves t[...] Posted 1 year ago
Laurie at the 2018 Mental Health Education Conference, celebrating the move to a volunteer role.
What can you tell us about yourself and your background?
I moved to the Twin Cities in 1983 with my husband, [...]