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CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH
Story submitted by Wasa Murphy
April is Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention month, and we know that our colleagues working in Family Support program are experts in increasing protective factors- those that create stronger, more resilient families. Wasa Murphy, our very own Family Support Program Manager, took the time to share some simple ways that your clients or even you might increase protective factors at home:
1. Spending quality one-on-one time, actively listening, and showing affection, which help build strong, nurturing relationships.
2. Managing stress through healthy coping strategies and asking for help when needed strengthens parental resilience.
3. Staying connected with friends, family, or community groups provides valuable social support, while learning about child development and using positive discipline approaches enhances parenting skills.
4. Establishing routines for meals, bedtime, and school, and accessing community resources when needed, helps ensure basic needs are met.
5. Additionally, parents can support their children’s social and emotional development by teaching them to express their feelings, modeling respectful communication, and encouraging positive interactions with others. Together, these small but meaningful steps contribute to a stable, caring environment where children can thrive."
THE NEED FOR SERENI-TEA
Maryam and Bijoux joined our community partners at the annual Sereni Tea gathering.
This event celebrates community resilience and the remarkable courage it takes to serve the most vulnerable among us. Healing happens in community, and we are incredibly proud of RAHAMA as a vital community resource.
ALL-STAFF MEETING
Don’t forget the All Staff is next week Thursday from 2:30 - 4:00! You will hear important updates and also learn about our upcoming agency wide roll-out of EOS. What’s EOS you ask? Turn in Thursday to learn.
MENSCH OF THE MONTH
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By Edie Falk
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OPERATIONS UPDATES: CELL PHONES, REGROUP, AND SECURE PRINTING
By Patty Hoyt
The Operations team is sharing a few important updates:
New Cell Phone Provider
JFS has selected T Mobile as our new cell phone provider . More details and transition instructions will be shared soon. Thank you for your cooperation during this process.
Regroup Test Message
Thank you to everyone who responded to the Regroup test message on April 7. Your feedback was helpful. We’re addressing a few minor issues and will conduct another test in May. More information to come.
Secure Print Defaulted on All Copiers
Secure Print is now the default setting on all JFS copiers. If you need help with your secure print code or printing access, please contact facilities@jfswny.org.
Reminder: Save Files to Network Drives or OneDrive
Please ensure all work documents are saved to JFS Network Drives or OneDrive. Files saved to your computer’s C: Drive (local hard drive) cannot be recovered if a laptop is lost, stolen, or requires repair.
Please Share with Your Teams
Supervisors and managers are asked to share these updates with their teams.
Thank you for your patience and support as we continue improving JFS systems and services.
KvellingCorkboard! Kvelling Corkboard!
To kvel is Yiddish slang for the feeling of pride/joy you get when someone else has a nice moment. This is a space for us to kvel over our friends’ accomplishments and personal updates! Submit yours to the Insider to be on the next Kvelling
Go Sabres!
Jen Wiedl's dogs are in the playoff spirit!
Dani Bonovitch's dog, willow, had a great Easter!
MARCH WITH JFS IN THE
PRIDE PARADE!
JFS is proud to be walking in the Pride Parade on June 7, and we invite our family, friends, and community partners to walk alongside us. Join us as we come together to show our love, solidarity, and support for the LGBTQ+ community.
All are welcome bring your friends, your family, and your spirit of pride!
To sign up or learn more, please email Araia Heathcott.
We hope to see you there as we walk together in celebration and support.
USEFUL LINKS & FORMS
By Edie Falk
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If you have any operations or facilities needs, email facilities@jfswny,org.
Meaghan Bishop, 04/23
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Briaan Walker, 04/09
Raya Zenki, 04/07
Contributors
Bijoux Bahati
Patty Hoyt
Wasa Murphy
Edie Falk