When a child transitions, everyone in their life transitions too. Transparency offers a safe, welcoming space for parents/guardians and grandparents to connect, share experiences, and learn from one another. You are not alone – join us to find understanding, support, and community as we navigate this journey together.
We meet the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 7:00pm-8:30pm at The JCC, Conference Room B.
For more information, please contact Jodi Perelmuter, JFS Family Life Educator: JPerelmuter@jfskc.org or (913) 327-8259.
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JFS is here for our community, either during times of everyday need or incredible crisis such as our Jewish community is currently experiencing. We’re working to bring additional resources and support services to members of our community. If you need support, please contact the JFS Navigator at (913) 730-1433. For a list of services JFS provides, visit us at www.jfskc.org.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES FOOD PANTRY NEEDS
The two locations of Jewish Family Services Food Pantry provide food and other essentials for more than 500 families monthly. Now, we need the public’s help to keep shelves stocked. Please consider donating items to the pantry; the most needed this month are multipurpose cleaners, dusting cloths and dish soap. Any and all items are appreciated. Items can be dropped off in designated barrels at the Jewish Community Campus and JFS’ Brookside Office (425 E. 63rd St.) during business hours.
Donors may also purchase items for the food pantry directly through the JFS Pantry Wish List on Amazon (https://amzn.to/3XH5v7Z) or make a financial contribution to the pantry at jfskc.org/donate.
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OFFER A VARIETY OF SUPPORT GROUPS:
- SPECIAL NEEDS PARENTING GROUP
Special Needs Parenting Peer-led support group is adjusting, though the monthly groups will certainly welcome families of children that have any special need, whether it be dyslexia, anxiety, or anything really, we’ve come to realize that can include almost 100 percent of parents.
The group will continue to meet on the second Thursday of the month alternating between a support group for conversation and hosting a special speaker or workshop that is inclusive for all parents. Please register at: https://www.jfskc.org/event/parenting-with-healthy-boundaries/?instance_id=12688
For more information, please contact Jodi Perelmuter at jperelmuter@jfskc.org or call (913) 327-8259.
MINDFUL MONDAYS CONTINUES WITH HELPFUL TOPICS
Jewish Family Services offers a free and easy and opportunity to stay focused and help put things in perspective to meet the challenges of everyday life. Mindful Mondays is a free, virtual weekly program providing tools and tips to enhance your well-being every Monday from 11:30am-12:00pm.
Led by Julia Billquist, LMLP, JFS therapist, these sessions use the Zoom platform and are, but registration is required at this link https://www.jfskc.org/event/mindful-mondays-virtual/ or on the JFS website, at www.jfskc.org. Once registered, participants will receive a link to join each session; participants can attend one or all sessions.
For more information about Mindful Mondays, including a list of each week’s themes, visit www.jfskc.org or contact Billquist at jbillquist@jfskc.org.
GIVE BACK! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN VARIOUS JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES EFFORTS
Looking to give back to your community? Jewish Family Services has lots of volunteer opportunities and will work with your schedule. Volunteer opportunities include:
- KesherKC Food Pantries Shopper: The Food Pantry Shopper Volunteer will work with the Food Pantry Coordinator to serve the needs of our guests/clients through weekly food distribution. This volunteer will be helping guest/client identify and select items for their households according to food distribution guidelines.
- KS Food Pantry Delivery Drivers: The KS Food Pantry Delivery Driver will work with the KS Food Pantry Coordinator to serve the needs of our guests/clients through monthly food distribution. Many homebound individuals in the Kansas City Metro region rely on JFS to provide food and our delivery drivers help make this happen! If you have two hours a month to serve others and make a real impact—we have a job for you!
- JET Express Drivers: Jet Express drivers utilize their personal vehicle to provide rides for older adults and other community members. Volunteers provide safe and reliable transportation ensuring members of our community remain active, healthy, and connected to their community.
- Spiritual Care Volunteers: These volunteers work with the Jewish Community Chaplain to extend care to those in need. These volunteers visit people in the Jewish community who are experiencing health and healing challenges. After receiving training, volunteers visit people in area hospitals and eldercare facilities and sometime home visits.
For more information visit https://www.jfskc.org/volunteer/ or email volunteer@jfskc.org or call (913) 730-1410.
