“I Gotchu Son”
JFS ‘Adoption and Foster Care Program is thriving. We work with foster families, pre-adoptive families, children in the child welfare system, and adoptive families. Below is an inspiring story about one success story.
JFS Newsletter
Project Lift/Back On Track Annual Report: 2021
Since 2017, through the generosity of our donors, Jewish Family Service of Greater Harrisburg supported some of the most vulnerable members of our community through our Back on Track Initiative and Project Lift.
Back on Track offers emergency financial support to individuals and families who run the risk of “falling through the cracks,” due to short term financial problems. These emergency problems can often be eliminated by a “lift” in the form of a minimal one-time offer of financial support.Project Lift connects individuals and families with JFS services as well as with those provided by other social service organizations. These services can benefit those who may already be in the JFS system as mental health therapy clients but could also benefit from a “lift” of additional social services
Ukraine Crisis: Message from our Director
As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, Steve Schauder, our Executive Director, shares his wisdom and concrete ways you can help. He answers community member’s questions about the Ukrainian refugee crises and the role JFS can play in such.
JFS Launches Virtual Grief Support Group
With so many community members having experienced losses over the past 2 years, JFS leans into this trend to offer an online Grief Support Group. A member of the community suggested this was a missing resource and JFS rose to the occasion. The grief group is designed for anyone who has lost a significant loved one recently.
Dear Director
What is Family Based Services and how is different than other mental health programs. JFS’ own Francina Fantauzzo eloquently explains why Family Based Services may be just what you need.
