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Parent pleads with Deerfield Beach High to offer more resources

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – A mother who lost her son to suicide urged school leaders to provide more resources to young people who are struggling. “A lot of times we are too stressed out to hear our children, to really listen to them and I think that is the biggest...

Adults with developmental disabilities learn entrepreneurship at JCC shop

Giborim U, the Posnack JCC’s program for children, teens and adults with special needs, opened the mobile gift shop last November in partnership with the JCC and Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County’s Building On Our Strengths Together, a program which is...

Trauma’s Lasting Effects: Checking In With Yourself And Others Two Years After The Parkland Tragedy

Friday marks two years since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. For survivors of trauma this time of year, stories on the news, images and sounds can trigger painful feelings and sometimes symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or...

MSD Second Anniversary: Trauma and Aftermath

WLRN Radio aired an interview with our own Dr. Jessica Ruiz to discuss the trauma and aftermath in light of today's MSD second anniversary. Dr. Jessica Ruiz shared her thoughts on the ongoing healing process and the importance of resources for therapy for those...

Bar Mitzvah Project Involves Packing Meals for People In Need

Instead of celebrating his bar mitzvah with a lavish party, Jared Rosenfarb of Parkland decided to celebrate it by packing up meals for people in need. Jared, who turns 13 on Feb. 6, was recently joined by 100 of his family members and friends who helped him pack up...

3 Everyday Situations That Seem Like No Big Deal But Can Be Traumatic for Kids

Moving to a new house or having an injury may seem like minor situations, but events like these can still be traumatic for kids if not handled right. These are the things parents can do to step in and help. While parents want to do all they can to shield their...

Broward Jewish Federation’s $500,000 grant match to assist Holocaust survivors

South Florida Sun Sentinel - By Segio Carmona - The Jewish Federation of Broward County has provided a $500,000 Holocaust Grant Match to Goodman JFS of Broward County to assist hundreds of Broward County’s Holocaust survivors.

Jewish Federation of Broward Matches Grant

WPLG Local 10 - Florida's most vulnerable community is getting an infusion of help and support. Jewish Federation of Broward County is giving $500,000 to match grants supporting Holocaust survivors in the community.

Goodman JFS opens new clothing pantry to benefit needy women, children

Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County recently opened its new RAK PAK clothing pantry location in Sunrise. The RAK PAK, which represents random acts of kindness, provides women of limited income and their children with free clothing. It offers them the...