At Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minnesota (JFCS), our work is guided by our mission and values. Our mission is simple, yet deeply meaningful: to provide essential services to people of all ages and b[...] From the Desk of CEO Amy Weiss: September 2026
Posted 1 month ago
September is officially recognized as both National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month and National Recovery Month. While we know that mental health challenges are not confined to one particular month – or [...] From the Desk of CEO Amy Weiss: August 2026
Posted 2 months ago
With the start of the Minnesota State Fair, we know that summer is beginning to wind down and we are entering a season of change. The long days give way to earlier evenings, familiar routines return, and families[...] From the Desk of CEO Amy Weiss: July 2026
Posted 3 months ago
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?
[...] From the Desk of CEO Amy Weiss: June 2026
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[...] From the Desk of CEO Amy Weiss: May 2026
Posted 5 months ago
May is a busy time for celebrating graduations, weddings, and Mother’s Day. It is also Older Americans Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, meaningful reminders of how important connection and community are[...] From the Desk of CEO Amy Weiss: April 2026
Posted 6 months ago
Every spring, we take a moment to pause and celebrate our amazing volunteers. April is Global Volunteer Month and next week (April 19-25) is National Volunteer Week, we want to give a special thanks to our volunt[...] From the Desk of CEO Amy Weiss: February 2026
Posted 8 months ago
This has been an extraordinary time in Minnesota – one many are calling unprecedented. What isn’t unprecedented is how JFCS responds.
The darkness, fear, anxiety, and uncertainty felt across our broader co[...] From the Desk of CEO Amy Weiss: January 2026
Posted 9 months ago
This has been both an exciting and challenging time for JFCS. Effective Jan. 1, we are now Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minnesota. Together, we can expand our reach, strengthen Jewish human services [...]