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Support JFS for Do More 24 Delaware
from 6PM on March 2 through 6PM on March 3.
We are excited to join United Way of Delaware, Spur Impact, and hundreds of Delaware nonprofits for another year of this huge statewide campaign.
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YOU can make a difference!
By supporting us through Do More 24, you can help JFS Delaware create a mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy community in which each person has equal access to high quality support and the resources they need.
When you make a gift to support the work at JFS, you are directly supporting individuals who receive our services.
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Let’s meet Becca!
Becca is a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health for JFS, working with all ages with specialties in children, young adults, and families; additionally, she works with adults who are experiencing stress, life transitions, grief, and other mental health concerns.
What inspires you to come to work every day?
“I really enjoy working with the Fellowship program as a clinical supervisor and helping the next generation of counselors and social workers. The training opportunities, culture, and people I work with make my time so positive and fun.”
What is a fun fact about you?
“If I didn’t tumble into therapeutic work, I would have ended up being a park ranger in a major national park: Living in the wilderness and protecting nature. Plus, I could rock that ranger hat.”
What is one food you could eat every day?
“Pizza, extra sauce, from a mom-and-pop shop. But only if it’s from Philly; no other style of pizza is as good.”
What are you most thankful for you in your life right now?
“I’m super thankful for a healthy baby as we continue through the sick season! Also, the support around me, like my family and friends, keeps me sane and feeling like myself during this new motherhood journey.”
Click here to read more about Becca!
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Care Navigation Awarded $10,000 Grant by Barclays Pro Bono Program |
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Jewish Family Services of Delaware’s (JFS) Care Navigation program was awarded a $10,000 grant by the Barclays Pro Bono Program.
The Barclays Pro Bono Program, run in partnership with Taproot Foundation, gives nonprofits an opportunity to access Barclays expertise, centering in areas of financial management, marketing, and data analysis. Over a 12-week timeframe, JFS was selected to collaborate with Barclays, with the focus on Care Navigation and expanding the opportunities of the program.
“We were passionate about telling our story and excited for this opportunity. Not all nonprofits are chosen, so to be selected and win the $10,000 grant is amazing,” said Latasha Coley, Director of Support Services.
During the process, a team of JFS staff members met weekly with the Barclays team within a remote/zoom setting and created a mission statement, identified the target audience, communicated the services offered, and developed a marketing approach. These components will have long-lasting impact on the organizational structure for the Care Navigation program.
Through Care Navigation services, older adults and their loved ones can access compassionate, professional, and personalized care management services to enhance quality of life, encourage independence and healthy lifestyles, and ensure a safe and supportive living environment.
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Susan Becomes First JFS Fellow to Complete LPCMH |
A huge congratulations goes out to our very own Susan Nakaweesa on becoming credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health (LPCMH)!
Susan is a Family Consultant/Therapist for JFS, and is also in our Mental Health Fellowship Program.
"Being part of the Fellowship Program has benefitted me in several ways, including skills training and professional development, obtaining resources, financial support, and a sense of belonging which made me feel more empowered and determined," said Susan.
Susan plans to not only continue promoting behavioral change and optimal mental health support, but also to engage in social change initiatives aimed at improving the lives of people in underdeveloped communities.
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Delaware has seen the number of mental health professionals decline in the past five years. At the same time, the demand for mental health services has increased. The JFS Fellowship Program addresses the growing mental health crisis, rising demand for counseling, and lack of licensed mental health practitioners in Delaware.
Click here for more info about the JFS Fellowship Program.
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Recently, JFS volunteers helped a Ukrainian refugee and her son move into her new apartment. Furniture was provided and delivered by our volunteers all the way from Maryland.
One of our volunteers, Yulia, is a Russian-speaking marriage and family psychotherapist and not only offered counseling services, but also donated household items (pots, rug, blankets, etc.).
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If you're in a position to help our clients, please consider a donation to the JFS pantry! Click here for a list of needed items.
Donations can be dropped off at JFS or ordered through Amazon and shipped directly to JFS. Our address is 99 Passmore Road, Wilmington, DE 19803.
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Our work is made possible by dedicated volunteers and donors like YOU! Click on the boxes below for information about how YOU can get involved in helping our neighbors, friends, and family thrive. |
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We are looking for passionate, energized, and skilled professionals who share our goals and values and want to make a meaningful difference every day. |
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Job Openings:
- Family Crisis Therapist
- Licensed Social Worker in Wilmington
- Licensed Social Worker in Lewes
- JFS Fellowship
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Why JFS?
- Full range of benefits
- Flexible hours & location
- Growth Opportunities & CEU's
- Commitment to DEI
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Shabbat for Ukrainian Jews |
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Click here for more information.
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The Sonia Schorr Sloan Maternal Mental Health Program is a community-based, outpatient, maternal mental health program designed to provide effective, evidence-based psychotherapy for women experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs).
Our very own Dr. Angelica Montalvo was recently certified as a Postpartum Support International (PSI) provider and is taking new clients.
Click here or call 302-478-9411 to sign up!
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Anxiety in youth and teens has doubled since the onset of the pandemic and is one of the most common mental health challenges leading parents to seek support for their children. JFS Delaware can help through evidence-based services.
In our Youth Anxiety programs, participants will learn how to:
- Identify & reduce symptoms of anxiety
- Build confidence in coping with anxiety
- Use relaxation techniques
- Challenge anxious thoughts
- Build competence in problem solving
This is a FREE service.
Groups are taking place at Claymont Elementary, Newark Charter, Shortlidge Academy, Springer Middle, and Warner Elementary. Click here for more information about dates, locations, and how to register.
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On April 20 from 5-7 PM, Siegel JCC Delaware is hosting an outdoor event on the JCC campus called Steps4Sarah, during which they intend to bring the community together to walk, learn, and connect. JFS will be participating, so be sure to stop by our table!
Steps4Sarah is part of the Wellness Summit. The Wellness Summit is a program offered by the Siegel JCC, JFS, and Jewish Federation of Delaware. The program was created in memory of J staff member, Sarah Segerstrom, who died by suicide at the age of 16. The goals of the program are to open up honest lines of communication around mental health and to reduce the stigma around mental illness.
The Wellness Summit is offered free of charge and is open to all.
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Jewish Family Services of Delaware (JFS) is a nonprofit human services agency with a mission to strengthen individuals, families, and the community by providing counseling and support services. With an interdisciplinary and innovative approach, we combine talent, expertise, and leadership to make our robust therapeutic and support services available to everyone, regardless of religion, race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or special need.
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99 Passmore Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
20684 John J Williams Hwy, Suite 4
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 478-9411
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