November is Native American Heritage Month. This month, we observe and honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of our nation’s first people. Although our building resides on Arapaho Road, a search found that our agency actually resides on previously Kiikapoi (Kickapoo) land. According to the Handbook of Texas, the tribe settled in Texas in […]
By Cathy Schiffer, LCSW The 2021 Netflix Limited Series “Maid” casts light on the struggles of a young mother attempting to flee the domestically violent relationship between her and her boyfriend, the father of her child. Alex is a young, intelligent, beautiful woman who is the mother of a 3-year-old child. She loves her daughter;
By Beth Broodo This month, I am once again reminded of the preciousness and fragility of life. In the last 30 days, I attended the funeral, with several other women and their husbands, of a dear friend and member of our “Soul Group” and “Couples Workshop.” This woman, Adira*, was beloved among us for her
The Priya Fund (Priya) was created in 2011 to assist Jewish couples with the financial impediments associated with infertility or adoption. Priya is one of 150 programs and services provided by Jewish Family Service (JFS), where couples can have direct access to a continuum of mental health and social services while they are going through
JFS starts new Priya Women’s Infertility Support Group & Couples Workshop Read More »
September is Hispanic Heritage Month, where we recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. To celebrate, we are honoring Latino pioneers in mental health. The contributions of these men and women have changed psychology into a more inclusive practice. These pioneers’ work and commitment to their
Many North Texas parents struggled with the decision to send their children back to in-person learning this school year due to the delta variant, but they were also faced with the rising cost of school supplies. The average cost was expected to be as much as $270 per student this year, according to
JFS Distributes Hundreds of Backpacks to Children in Need Read More »
By Kristin Lobenstein, JFS Financial Coach There are few times in a person’s life that bring a sense of profound helplessness. The sudden death of a spouse or partner is one of those times. When this occurs, there is little time to say goodbye or get your affairs in order. JFS has often been
Emergency Financial Assistance Still Available for the Jewish Community to help with housing and/or utility payments due to economic impacts of COVID-19. If you are a member of the Jewish community and are behind on rent, mortgage, or utility payments due to COVID-19, JFS may be able to help you. Contact the JFS intake team for
Emergency Assistance Available for Dallas Jewish Community Read More »
While months have passed since the winter storm, there are still many people who are dealing with home repairs and unexpected expenses associated with the storm damage. If you or someone you know could benefit from emergency financial assistance related to the storm damage, contact our intake team for an emergency assistance assessment at (972)
When most people hear about Family Violence Intervention services they think only of domestic violence. However, at JFS, our Family Violence program addresses a broader spectrum of challenges to include victims of family violence, domestic violence, trauma, and crime. This may include people in abusive situations and planning to leave, people in abusive situations and
