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COVID Vaccines Need an Advocate for Trans Healthcare
(Photo by Jahleel Shaheed) “As someone who is both disabled and transgender, I have often had to be my own health advocate; in this instance, it turned out to be important to my vaccination journey. […] Along with my own personal research, The Jewish Board, the New York City-based health and human services nonprofit where […]
For the Disabled, Getting Vaccinated Can Be an Obstacle Course
The early days of the vaccination program were particularly difficult. “When the rollout first happened, we were fortunate to be in the prioritized group,” said Ilene Margolin, a consultant at the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, the largest social services nonprofit in New York City, offering residential and non-residential programs catering to more […]
Mayor de Blasio, First Lady, And Electeds Announce $37M Investment For Mental Illness
David Rivel, CEO of the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, said, “The City should be applauded for investing resources to facilitate collaboration between the NYPD and the mental health system, including utilizing the valuable perspectives and expertise offered by peer staff. Specifically, increasing the joint mental health/police capacity to assist persons experiencing mental […]
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The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services Appoints Dr. Jeffrey Brenner, M.D. Nationally Noted Healthcare Leader as the Organization’s next Chief Executive Officer
New York, NY – April 12, 2021 – The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, one of New York City’s leading nonprofit providers of behavioral health and social services, has appointed Dr. Jeffrey Brenner, M.D. as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Brenner, a nationally recognized leader in delivering innovative healthcare solutions that […]
The Jewish Board’s Child Development Center Re-Opening plan for 2020-2021 School Year
Updated January 19, 2021 Download the Plan (PDF) Download the Reopening Plan Highlights (PDF) Download the Reopening Plan Highlights (Spanish) (PDF) August 26, 2020 Update Notice (PDF) September 29, 2020 Update Notice (English and Spanish) (PDF) January 19, 2021 Update Notice (English) (PDF) January 19, 2021 Update Notice (Spanish) (PDF) January 19, 2021 Update Notice […]
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 […]