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As a parent, it can be incredibly difficult to see your child struggling with anxiety. It can be stressful, overwhelming, and emotionally draining to support your child through their struggles while also trying to take care of yourself and your other family members. But it is important to remember that

JFS has a long history of serving the Greater Rochester community, providing essential human services to those in need for over a century. JFS is a community organization that is often perceived as catering exclusively to the Jewish population, however, all of our programs are inclusive and available to anyone

As the Rochester area’s population ages, the number of individuals who need assistance with daily living tasks continues to grow. This often falls on the shoulders of family members and loved ones, who take on the role of caregiver. Caregiving can be both a challenging and rewarding experience, and it

Today Jewish Family Services (JFS) was joined by community partners, state elected officials, and members of the Survivor community to announce it has received grants totaling $255,000 to support critical services for Rochester’s Holocaust Survivors. Read the detailed news announcement. 

March is Social Work Month, a time to recognize the important role that social work plays in our community and the life-changing programs that rely on social workers’ expertise, care, and humanity with those they serve. As we celebrate this month, we reflect on the roots and history of social

Mondays, 1–2 pm. Please email the HELPLINE at helpline@jfsrochester.org or call (585) 461-0114 to preregister.