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Town Hall Meeting Puts Spotlight On Harassment
A number of the stories told in the dramatic reading were about harassment at the hands of major donors, a particularly uncomfortable topic for nonprofits. (In the wake of The New York Times expose of Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein’s alleged behavior, Democratic politicians and organizations were pressured to return money donated by Weinstein, according to […]
Managing Holiday Season Stress
“It’s Christmas, and we’re all in misery.” In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, Ellen Griswold announces this to her daughter as they manage the scrum and excitement of holiday guests, family tensions, and the re-emergence of bad habits. And truly, the holiday season is a time of excitement, with family coming together, delicious meals, and engaging […]
Combating Mental Health Issues in Public Schools
Yuster shared an incident involving a 15-year-old who was triggered after her classmate threw food at her in the middle of the lunch room. She said administrators called police even though they knew the student had mental health challenges,“School safety agents and police ended up restraining her, hand cuffing her in a violent manner, and […]
Press Releases
The Jewish Board Responds to Community Concerns about Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Treatment Center
NEW YORK, NY: May 19, 2017 — The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services’ priority is to provide the very best services for the children in our care at The Hawthorne Cedar Knolls Residential Treatment Center. We are also committed to being a responsible neighbor to the residents of Hawthorne. These two goals guide […]
Brownsville Child Development Center Represents New Vision for Children’s Mental Health in New York City
NEW YORK, NY: January 27, 2017 — The Brownsville Child Development Center, Brownsville’s first mental health clinic for children from birth to age 5, officially opened its doors yesterday, bringing to Brooklyn a brand-new approach to working with severely at-risk children. A program of the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services (The Jewish Board), […]
The Jewish Board Wins 2016 New York Community Trust Nonprofit Excellence Award
NEW YORK, NY: November 9, 2016 — The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services (The Jewish Board), New York City’s largest human services provider, is one of only three nonprofit organizations to win the 2016 New York Community Trust Nonprofit Excellence Award. The award, which is administered by the Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New […]