From the CEO: Mental Health Update
Jewish Family Service of Colorado's president and CEO, Linda Foster, talks about some of the recent school shootings and teen suicides and how JFS is working to improve access to mental health services for the diverse populations we serve.
Saving Grace: School-Based Mental Health Spells Success for Kids
Thanks to the JFS KidSuccess mental health program, Grace has the benefit of a licensed therapist at school and is learning how to cope and manage her behavior.
Play Therapy for Young Children
Jewish Family Service of Colorado's KidSuccess therapist Kelsey Carlson explains what play therapy is and its benefits for young children.
School Violence: There is Hope
We have new data that shows school violence is linked not only to mental health problems, but to physical health problems and risk-taking behavior.
Lunchbox Express Providing Free Summer Lunches and Books
Lunchbox Express is a simple mobile food delivery system that brings fresh, nutritious lunches via repurposed mini school buses and some static sites.
Volunteer Para-Chaplain Officiates Wedding for Couple She’d Never Met
Boulder JFS volunteer para-chaplain Lynn Nadel had never officiated a wedding before, especially for a couple she'd never met...until now!
A Strong Corporate Partner for Three Decades
See the ways Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC gives back to JFS and why.
Support in the Aftermath of School Closures
Many school districts in Colorado canceled classes today while law enforcement searched for a young woman accused of making threats to carry out an act of violence.
15th Annual JFS Executive Luncheon Scored a Touchdown
Peyton Manning entertained and inspired 800 business and professional leaders attending Jewish Family Service’s (JFS) 15th annual JFS Executive Luncheon.
Standing in Solidarity With a Community in Pain
Lindsay Cade shares her reaction to the shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand, and how she's helping her Muslim clients mourn in solidarity.
A Happy Purim Partnership
Thank you to Congregation Har HaShem for partnering with Boulder JFS again this year to provide mishloach manot packages to 35 of our clients for Purim.
CircleTalk: Enter as Strangers, Leave as Friends
Boulder Jewish Family Service (JFS) has implemented its fourth CircleTalk group in the Boulder area.
Client Spotlight: Seeing Sandy's Potential
Sandy, age 71, is legally blind. She shares how JFS's support has positively impacted her life and where she would be without that help.
The Changing Landscape of Service to Older Adults
Chandra Matthews, director of the Jay and Rose Phillips Senior Solutions Center, describes how every day the Senior Solutions team works to coordinate an array of services.
A Shared Love of Family Brought Two Strangers Together
Meet Lexi, age 26, and Mary, age 95 and learn about the friendship that's blossomed from a shared love of family.
Marty and Shira Zimmerman: Investing in the Future of JFS and Our Community
Marty and Shira Zimmerman share why they joined the JFS Legacy Society and have chosen to include JFS and other local Jewish organizations in their will.
From the CEO: Supporting Older Adults
Linda Foster, Jewish Family Service of Colorado's president and CEO, talks about the work JFS does to support older adults in our community.
Spring 2019 Family Matters
See how JFS helps older adults through a variety of services; upcoming events; an impactful client story; a touching volunteer story; JFS Legacy Society; and much more.
Moving Mom and Dad
Tips from Boulder Jewish Family Service (JFS) for moving aging parents.
Volunteer Spotlight: The Power of Music
Lynn Nadel, a Boulder JFS volunteer para-chaplain, shares her experiences leading a Pete Seeger sing-a-long for residents in a Boulder retirement community.