"We are excited to receive this award and it is especially meaningful because it was achieved by creating a work environment that staff acknowledge as valuable, supportive and inspiring," said Judy Halper, JFCS Chief Executive Officer. "When staff feel they are valuable and well cared for, this leads to clients being well served."
 From Invisibility to Visibly In - An article in the Journal of Jewish Communal Services by Shelly Christensen and Margie Weil about the groundbreaking Minneapolis Jewish Inclusion Program for People with Disabilities.
JVS Earns Eigth Consecutive CARF Accreditation
JVS, a division of JFCS, is proud to be awarded CARF Accreditation for the eighth consecutive term of three years. CARF Accreditation ensures that JVS offers customers the highest possible standards of services, business practices and professionalism.
JFCS Staff Articles Printed in the American Jewish World:
Creating New Dreams; Moving Forward in the Changing Economy - By Margie Earhart
Adult Day Care Services Provides Respite for Caregivers - By Laura Philbrook
February is Jewish Disability Awareness Month - By Shelly Christensen
Education for Twin Cities Youth and their Families - By Carly Stein
Mental Health Care Critical to our Well Being - By Betsy Sitkoff
Hag Sameach Program helps those in need during Passover and Chanukah - By JoAnne Savitt
Welcoming Jews with developmental disabilities - By Carly Stein
Meals on Wheels: It's more than just a meal - By Jethra Brand
Helping people in these times of need - By Ruth Paley
Accommodating and modifying important as we raise the next generation - By Shelly Christensen
What interfaith families would like us to know - By Barbara Rudnick
Giving your relationship a tune up - By Candice Nadler
Domestic abuse has a devastating effect - By Betsy Sitkoff
Education and support offered on Alzheimer's - By Betsy Sitkoff
Eating disorders: weighing in on the facts - By Carole Cera
AlterCare can help seniors who have diabetes - By Laura Philbrook
Mitzvah 13: a volunteer opportunity for young teens - By Elena Cooperman
Accompanied Transportion for Seniors: on the road again - By Annette Sandler
How to make Chanukah a unique and joyous time - By Barbara Rudnick
Back-to-school success with your children - By Cheri Brady
You CAN make a difference in the life of a child - By Bobbie Goldfarb
Older adults make valuable employees - By Ardis Wexler
Fun books and colored wooden blocks: New tools at JFCS By Cheri Brady
Understanding the angry child - By Jill M. Stiber
Turn your kids onto volunteering - it's good for their hearts - By Joanne Savitt
Statistics indicate that many of us will be caregivers - By Laura J. Philbrook
Caregiver support at JFCS can help you and your loved one - By Annette Sandler
GLBT striving to become an inclusive part of the Jewish community - By Margie Weil
Helping a Grieving Friend - By Barbara Rudnick
Mental health case management can benefit those in need - By Allen Shaw
Acts of Kindness: Healing Training offered for visiting the sick - By Judy Marcus
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