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Young at heart

July 27, 2015 By Becki Mann

This blog post was written by JFS Communications Intern, Jill Salzman  Often, seniors and children are portrayed as being at odds with one another. Children today are coming of age in a time of rapidly developing technology, a world very different from the one their grandparents knew. Recently we came across a video about a very […]

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Protecting loved ones from fraud and abuse

July 15, 2015 By Becki Mann

    This piece was written by JFS Project Specialist Brian Strauss and JFS Development Associate Bebe Santa-Wood Waking up one day and discovering your identity was taken to commit fraud can feel like a living nightmare. Victims feel angry, sad, and confused, and for a victim of Medicare fraud it feels especially hurtful. The […]

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Elders are our Superheroes!

July 6, 2015 By Becki Mann

  Jewish Family Services is excited to host the “Elders are Our Superheroes” exhibit, a project of the Greater Richmond Age Wave and United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg. The project was created by William Fox Elementary students, who made special pieces of art showing the special “powers” of their grandparents. This is a […]

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Healthy ways for kids to handle stress

June 4, 2015 By Becki Mann

As  summer begins, many parents may heave a sigh at relief. During the school year children and teens are constantly busy with final exams, projects, sports championships and academic competitions. It is easy to see how it could quickly become overwhelming for anyone, especially a child. Parents are all too familiar with the moans, groans […]

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The Story Behind the Story: Draw Back the Curtain

May 4, 2015 By Becki Mann

  Draw Back the Curtain is a project that has taken a journey of its own, in preserving the history of the brave Jewish families who emigrated from the Former Soviet Union to Richmond in the 1990’s.  Jewish Family Services can think of no better way to celebrate Jewish-American Heritage month than with a screening […]

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Tikkun Olam in practice at JFS!

April 16, 2015 By Becki Mann

JFS has a long history of compassionate individuals practicing “Tikkun Olam” (repairing the world), through their dedicated service to the Richmond community. The Ladies Benevolent Hebrew Association in 1849 was the first incarnation of JFS, and was made up of Jewish women dedicated to bettering their community through selfless acts of service.  The impact of […]

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What is Public Guardianship?

April 2, 2015 By Becki Mann

Charlotte Bowen, BSW, is the JFS Public Guardianship coordinator. She graduated from VCU with a Bachelor’s in Social Work in 2005.  Prior to employment with JFS,  Charlotte spent three years working with adults with intellectual disabilities in residential facilities in the community, as well as working with adolescents at the Mayor’s Youth Academy Jr. summer […]

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A book list for adoptive families

March 12, 2015 By Becki Mann

For many families, helping your child understand what it means to be adopted can be challenging. Other parents are a great resource, but books are also a great tool for parents and kids.  Adoption books can be a means to help children understand adoption and process their emotions.  There are many age-appropriate books to assist children […]

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Have an appetite for knowledge?

February 10, 2015 By Becki Mann

  JFS is excited for the debut of our new speaker series in partnership the Weinstein JCC, “Food for Thought.”  The series brings experts in aging, from a variety of professions and fields, together to share their unique advice and experience.  Food for Thought will ignite conversation and arm people with all the information to […]

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You are not alone in this: Senior Isolation

January 29, 2015 By Becki Mann

  A Silent Threat: When thinking about the issues that negatively impact our aging population; many might first think of physical issues.  However, one of the most critical concerns facing older individuals is a simpler one: loneliness.  Some studies indicate that as many as 1 in 3 seniors report being chronically lonely. This can have […]

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