Resources to support parents and families in wake of the Annunciation shooting

Posted 1 year ago

By Angela Cowan, MSW, LICSW • Counseling Manager; and Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Parent Coach and Professional and Community Education Program Manager The horrific school shooting at Annunciation Cathol[...]

What is NextGen?

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The Advice Corner: How do I get my teenager to talk to me?

Posted 1 year ago

The Advice Corner is the new monthly Q&A for families of all ages and stages At JFCS, professional staff work to support and empower families at all ages and stages. We know that parenting is the most [...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: August 2025

Posted 1 year ago

As summer draws ever closer to fall, it is almost impossible to overlook the natural wonders of this time of year, which we hold fleetingly close. We quietly acknowledge, and maybe even mourn, the many months and[...]

Caleb goes from dreading work to feeling successful and accomplished with support from Extended Employment program

Posted 1 year ago

Program’s employment counselors provide workplace support and long-term assistance to people with disabilities By Annie Berg • Lead Employment Counselor Caleb loves how he feels after he leaves work[...]

Addiction and Recovery Summer Series: Fighting the stigma of addiction through connection and education

Posted 1 year ago

By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Manager of Addiction & Recovery Services and Professional and Community Education With fall around the corner and the transition to school and back to routines, we invite[...]

From the Desk of CEO Judy Halper: July 2025

Posted 1 year ago

So much has been said and written about the amount of turmoil, confusion, and disruption occurring on a regular basis in our lives, our communities, and in our country. So it’s nice to share, for a change of pa[...]

The Advice Corner: The new monthly Q&A for families of all ages and stages

Posted 1 year ago

At JFCS, professional staff work to support and empower families at all ages and stages. Our staff includes counselors, parent coaches, educators, addiction and recovery consultants, social workers, senior servic[...]

Volunteer Spotlight July 2025: Will Etkin

Posted 1 year ago

Can you tell us about yourself and your background?  I grew up in/around the Twin Cities metro area. I currently work in Jewish education during the academic year and do text translation (between Japanese[...]

JFCS names Amy Weiss as Next CEO, following retirement of Judy Halper

Posted 1 year ago

A new chapter begins in 2026, grounded in compassionate leadership and community commitment Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) is honored and excited to announce Amy Weiss as the [...]