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Affirmation Project: LGBTQ+ Support Group | |
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Youths struggling to express their gender identity, or to feel comfortable with that identity, face unique social challenges, and so do their parents and loved ones.
To assist youths and their parents navigate these complex matters, Jewish Family Services of Delaware (JFS) recently launched a support program called the Affirmation Project.
“We’re covering a lot of stuff – LGBTQ history, the parents’ journey, how to support kids, holding family conversations, how to make connections with the child,” says James Buckley, one of the Affirmation Project group leaders.
“All the parents participating love and accept their children. It’s a fluid journey, trying to figure out what we’re doing more authentically,” says Rebecca McAdams, clinical supervisor of the group...
To read more about the Affirmation Project on the JFS Blog, click here.
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The Affirmation Project is a free, online support group. Our next group is scheduled to begin in August, and will take place every Wednesday for 12 weeks from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. If you are interested in joining, click here to fill out an interest form. | |
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At JFS, your support makes our work possible. We would like to express our gratitude and invite you to provide us with feedback about your giving experience. Your input helps us improve our donation process and the way in which we share the impact of your contributions. The survey will take 2-3 minutes and can be accessed via the link below.
Thank you in advance for your time!
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We had so much fun at our World Refugee Day Celebration last week! We celebrated and honored the strength, perseverance, and courage that refugees display while fleeing persecution. Together, people from all over the world fellowshipped, dined, and danced together.
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us, and to our partners and sponsors!
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RISE PROGRAM HOSTS YOUTH SUMMER CAMP | |
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From June 12 to June 15, the JFS Delaware RISE (Refugee Integration Support Efforts) Department hosted a 3-day summer camp for children and adolescents, focusing on mental health and cultural navigation.
We were delighted to welcome 25 youths, ranging from 3 to 15 years old, representing diverse parts of the world, including Sudan, Jordan, Uganda, Kazakhstan, Haiti, Congo, El Salvador, Ukraine, and Cameroon. The camp featured linguistic diversity, with participants speaking Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Ukrainian, French, Haitian-Creole, and English.
To read more about the RISE summer camp on the JFS Blog, click here.
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We had a great time at Rockwood Pride! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, and thank you to Rockwood Park & Museum for having us. Happy Pride Month! |
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Thank you to everyone who came out to our Annual Meeting and helped us celebrate the past year of agency accomplishments, outstanding leadership, and community impact! We couldn’t do the work we do without the support of our community! |
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B’nai B’rith House Community Meet & Greet Fun Day | |
A great time was had by all at the B’nai B’rith House Community Meet & Greet Fun Day! Residents enjoyed snacks, socializing, music, and games. Special thanks to volunteers from WSFS Bank for helping out with the event! |
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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:
CARE NAVIGATORS
- Care Manager - Older Adults, PT in Sussex County
DEVELOPMENT
FAMILY CRISIS THERAPY
- Family Intervention Specialist
OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- Fellows Program in Kent County
- LCSW in Lewes
- Licensed Therapist LCSW, LPCMH, Psy.D
RISE
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Why JFS?
- We pay 90% of healthcare for you and 35% for spouse and/or dependents
- Life Insurance 2x your salary
- Long term and short term disability
- PTO is earned from your first day
- 4% matching funds for 401k
- 13 holidays
- Flexible hours & location
- Growth Opportunities & CEU's
- Commitment to DEI
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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. | |
Special thanks to our 125th Anniversary Presenting and Generation to Generation Sponsors! | |
Phyllis and Norman Aerenson | |
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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