While the preferred place of work would be in our counseling offices and playrooms, Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ (JFS) has become creative and resourceful while working from home. During this COVID-19 Pandemic, when in-person therapy is not possible, JFS clinicians have been working with child clients remotely, utilizing teleplay therapy. Teleplay therapy is […]
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JFS MetroWest 2020/2021 Executive Committee
Even during this pandemic, there are still many “business as usual” activities that take place here at JFS MetroWest. This past Monday, we virtually hosted our Annual Installation Meeting. We are pleased to share the JFS MetroWest 2020/2021 Executive Committee! President: Melanie Levitan President Elect: Andrea G. Bier Senior Vice Presidents: Lisa Lindauer, Carrie Nussbaum Vice […]
COVID-19 Update from JFS
To our JFS MetroWest Community, In these uncertain and stressful times, we are proud to be able to continue to serve and support our community as we have since 1861. Here are some important updates: JFS IS READY TO SERVE you and our entire community. While our physical offices are closed, we are responding to […]
JFS to Receive $147,000 to Support Senior Volunteer Service
Rep. Sherrill Announces Jewish Family Service of MetroWest New Jersey to Receive $147,000 to Support Senior Volunteer Service in NJ-11 Washington, DC — Representative Sherrill (NJ-11) today announced that Jewish Family Service of MetroWest New Jersey will receive $147,000 in Senior Corps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency […]
JFS Receives Funds for Groundbreaking Holocaust Survivor Care
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest NJ is proud to announce it will receive a grant from The Jewish Federations of North America’s (JFNA) Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care. When combined with matching funds, this award will enable $99,330.67 in new programming for survivors. In addition, all JFS clinical staff will receive intensive training on […]
Barnes & Noble Donates 1800+ Books to JFS!
The RSVP Center of Essex and Hudson Counties, a program of JFS MetroWest, was the recipient of Barnes & Noble Livingston’s annual Holiday Book Drive this past December. More than 1800 books were donated to benefit RSVP’s Reading Buddies program, which matches older adult volunteers with elementary school students to improve reading comprehension skills. “We […]
