Jewish Family Service 32nd annual Passover Food Basket Distribution
Current and upcoming Community Groups
Each year, JFS strives to make Passover meaningful by reaching as many individuals and families as possible through its Passover Food Basket Distribution program. This year, the event takes place on Sunday, April 9. Event co-chairs Betsy Threefoot Kaston and Julie Koppman will join volunteers, donors, staff, board members, synagogues and other New Orleans-area Jewish agencies to prepare and deliver Passover food and ritual objects to hundreds of members of the local Jewish community. Many of the recipients are elderly or people with disabilities. This is the only contact some have with other members of the Jewish community all year long.
JFS runs therapeutic, support and social skills groups periodically to meet the needs of the community. Register now by calling (504) 831-8475.
If you know an individual or family in need, or wish to volunteer or contribute, please visit our website http://jfsneworleans.org/services/ passover/ or call (504) 831-8475 for more information.
Wednesdays: March 8 to April 5, 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. (Metairie) A support group for families and individuals interested in adoption. Discuss common challenges and hopes for adoption; receive educational resources, tools and support.
JFS offers Counseling Services across the Metro Area Counseling for individuals, couples, families and groups is a core community service of JFS. Licensed behavioral health professionals provide guidance and support on how to cope with interpersonal and family problems. Appointments are available at all three offices — Metairie, Mid-City and the Northshore. Fees are assessed on a sliding-fee scale based on household income. JFS now accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Gilsbar, and TRICARE insurance policies. Please call to set up an appointment: Metairie and Mid-City (504) 831-8475; Northshore (985) 253-1619.
JFS Partners with Jewish Community Day School to offer Parent Workshop Preparing for Summer Vacation Thursday, April 6, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The challenges and joys of summer vacation will be discussed. Successful strategies for keeping the peace, staying sharp, and having fun as a family will be shared. Location: Goldring Woldenberg JCC/3747 W. Esplanade Ave/Metairie, LA 70002 With Laura Kulick, LCSW. RSVP to Lauren Ungar, lungar@jcdsnola. org or (504) 887.4091
Staff Updates
Parenting Teens
Wednesdays: March 8 to April 5, 4:30 to 6 p.m. (Metairie) An educational series for parents/caretakers of children age 11 to 17. The workshop is designed to help parents improve communication with their adolescent children, minimize power struggles, increase mutual understanding, and learn strategies to talk about challenging topics.
Pre-Adoption Support
Women in Transition
Wednesdays: March 8 to April 5, 1 to 2:30 p.m. (Mandeville) A support group for women who may be feeling lonely, depressed or anxious about the process of aging, changes in their relationships with adult children, or challenges adapting to natural life changes. Cost: $50 for 5 sessions.
For Social Workers, Counselors, and Mental Health Professionals: Register Today for the 2017 Spring Continuing Education Series at JFS • Ethics, presented by Dana DelaBretonne, LPC. March 17, 8:45 a.m.-noon • Working with At-Risk Adolescents, presented by Marvin W. Cliffors, PhD, LCSW. May 19, 8:45 a.m.-noon Participants will receive 3 CEUs for each event. Pricing: $60 for 1 event, $110 for 2 events. All events located at: 3300 W. Esplanade Ave. S., Suite 603, Metairie. For more information, call (504) 831-8475, or visit http://www. jfsneworleans.org/events/
The New jfsneworleans.org site!
JFS has launched a new website this new year. Take an online tour! JFS is pleased to welcome Melissa Stewart, LMSW, on staff as the A sampling of what you’ll find includes current information on JFS Teen Life Counts Program Coordinator. Melissa moved to South Louisiana two years ago from Tennessee. Her experience includes working programs, services and educational events, as well as interactive forms at Catholic Charities and conducting individual and group therapy at and a blog. Updates were made to provide you valuable information in a user-friendly format. Let us know what you think! River Oaks Hospital.
32 The Jewish Newsletter • March 2017