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Press Clippings
Homes are the cure to homelessness
“I believe that shelters are a triage, and they won’t solve the entrenched problem of homelessness. In fact, over the course of my career as a doctor, the most powerful medication I’ve ever seen is an apartment. After someone moves into an apartment off the streets, within a few weeks, their health conditions improve, they […]
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 […]
Press Releases
The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services Appoints Julia Pinover Kupiec as Chief Public Policy Officer
New York, NY – April 3, 2023 – The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, one of New York City’s leading nonprofit providers of behavioral health and social services, announces the appointment of Julia Pinover Kupiec as the agency’s new Chief Public Policy Officer effective today. As Chief Public Policy Officer, she will work […]
With kids’ mental health suffering due to pandemic, Jewish experts step up help
“Students are not the only ones in need of mental health. Educators and administrators also are asking for assistance, said Rivka Nissel, team director at the Jewish Board’s Seymour Askin Counseling Center in Brooklyn. “Working with adults in the schools has become more necessary due to COVID,” Nissel said. “If the teaching staff is stressed, […]
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 […]