JF&CS News

Greetings!

JF&CS is a leader in meeting the basic needs of our community's most vulnerable members. Our programs are lifelines that help people heat their homes, feed their families, keep roofs over their heads, and so much more.

As the economic downturn continues, the agency is finding new, creative ways to help those in need.

Seymour J. Friedland, PhD
Chief Executive Officer

Personalized Care

Harriet*, 86, came to the JF&CS mental health program looking for help. Her husband, Irving*, 90, had been recently diagnosed with congestive heart failure and was suffering from the after effects of a stroke. It was becoming increasingly difficult for Harriet to care for him at home.

*Names changed to protect privacy.

VOLUNTEER PROFILE Dedicated to Helping Families The end of the year is a time of family feasts and celebrations. But for many, feeding their families is a challenge throughout the year. JF&CS board member and volunteer Candice Wolk wants to change this.	PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT Tremble Clefs Helps with Parkinson's Walter Stern has been singing for more than 40 years with prestigious choral groups in Boston. After being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, he missed singing with others. Then he learned about Tremble Clefs, a thera-peutic singing group for people with Parkinson's disease and their care partners.	EVENT RECAP CHAI Celebrates 20 Years It's been 20 years since Community Housing for Adult Independence (CHAI) held its inaugural dinner at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge. In that time, the JF&CS program has offered vital services to help individuals with disabilities and their families in Greater Boston live their lives with dignity and independence.

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JF&CS brings healthcare to your home. Learn more about our Visiting Nurse Association.

Are you managing the demands of a busy family and caring for an aging relative? Let the experts at JF&CS help you.

Parenting is on the job training and there is no preparation. The JF&CS Center for Early Relationship Support offers Parent Consultations to support you and help you become the parent you want to be.

Volunteers are a vital part of Jewish Family & Children's Service. To find a satisfying and rewarding volunteer experience, or for additional information, please call us at 781-647-JFCS (5327) or send us an email.