Summer is in full swing but JFS does not take a break. We’re using this time to provide you with resources (see the 5 Tips to Check on Your Child’s Mental Well-Being below); to plan activities (see the information below about joining the JFS team for the AFSP’s Out of the Darkness Walk); and to add to our staff, allowing us to expand our programming (see the article below introducing our newest therapist).
A huge thank you to our 165 donors who supported JFS through our 2020-21 Friend’s Campaign. Because of YOU, we have NEW and creative programming coming soon. Last but not least, I am happy to report that as of July 1, JFS doors are OPEN!!!!! We do have some masking guidelines due to some vulnerable staff and clients.
We welcome everyone back in !!!! Have a wonderful summer and…..don’t forget to take care of yourself. If we learned one thing over these past 16 months, it is the need to focus on self-care and mental health, preventatively, in order for us to tackle anything that comes our way.
Karen
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Don't find family time. MAKE IT! |
Kid President gives parents everywhere some insider information on what kids really want out of a vacation. Roller-coasters? Room service?

The answer may just surprise you!
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Back to school after the pandemic... |
Some kids get anxious over the start of school with every new year. This year, however, many more may be feeling quite stressed about going back, especially kids who struggle with learning, or with making friends, or already suffer with anxiety in general. Whatever a child’s unique situation might be, students may need extra support as they head back to school this year. |
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A warm welcome to Beth, our new therapist on staff! |
Beth Kujath, LCSW, is an Omaha native. She did her undergraduate work at the University of Nebraska-Omaha with a degree in Education and Human Service. Beth is currently an elementary school social worker with OPS. She has also worked in a variety of settings including home health, hospital social work, hospice, developmental disabilities, and domestic violence and sexual assault victims.
Beth will be available for appointments in the evenings and weekends in the near future. She will be developing some programs aimed at children and families which aligns perfectly with the new JFO Strategic Plan. Beth will also engage with our Yachad program, as an extra adult mentor, and as a substitute should the need arise and her schedule allows. We are very excited to welcome Beth to the JFS staff!
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Friends Campaign Update
Raising an unprecedented amount of $42,974 from 165 donors, you have helped us break every record in a time where we least expected it.
We are proud to serve every client and meet every need by seeing how supportive our community is of the work we do....Read More
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Need someone to talk to?
We are here for you.
Our therapists are now seeing clients for in-person appointments, while continuing to offer virtual sessions over Zoom for those who prefer it.
Lets break the stigma, it's OK to ask for help.
Please call our office at 402-330-2024 to make an appointment. JFS accepts all major insurance carriers.
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Mental Health and suicide prevention are more important than ever. Please consider joining the JFS team for the American Foundation for Suicide's Prevention’s annual Out of the Darkness Walk. Registration is free and open to the public.
Date: 09/18/2021
Location: Stinson Park at Aksarben Village (2285 S 67th St, Omaha, NE 68106)
Time: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
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During the fiscal year 2020-21, JFS served 129 individual clients for both virtual and in-person counseling, totaling 944 sessions!
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As of 6/30/2021, JFS has completed 180 requests for COVID-19 Emergency Relief for a total of $67,573, helping families have food on their table, pay their rent and other bills.
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Follow us to get the latest resources and tips, or to be the first to hear about our programs coming up! |
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Jewish Family Service
An Agency of the Jewish Federation of Omaha
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