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Stories of Hope and Recovery
We’re All Connected
I had my own studio where I helped other people believe they could heal. I taught them Pilates, holistic health, and biomechanics to help them recover from complex injuries and surgery. About a year ago, after having lunch with a friend, I got into a taxi to come downtown to my next client. The taxi […]
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Teens, Tweens, and Screens: How to Help Your Kids Navigate Life Online
Did you know that children, on average, get their first smartphones by age 10? Yes, kids are getting their devices earlier and using them more often than ever before. Recent research has shown that tweens spend six hours a day on entertainment, including online time. And teens spend, on average, nine hours a day on […]
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Coping with Uncertainty
Uncertainty is unavoidable in our lives. Will it rain or snow tomorrow? Will the trains be running on schedule? Some people live with some uncertainty. Will my children have a good learning experience at school? How will I manage the budget? Others live with a lot of uncertainty. What will be the results of the […]
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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 […]
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Teens, Tweens, and Screens: 7 Actions to Help Kids Navigate Life Online
When parents become involved with kids’ media lives, kids consume less and understand more of what they consume. Here are seven more actions parents can take to help their kids navigate life online. 1. Actively help kids create their social media profiles. Parents can provide guidance about what’s appropriate or inappropriate by getting involved at […]
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Teens, Tweens, and Screens: Having the Social Media “Talk”
When parents become involved with kids’ media lives, kids consume less and understand more of what they consume. Having “The Talk” Parents can help teens and tweens navigate social media with an “Social Media Talk” that helps their kids understand how to create and maintain a healthy context for their digital lives. What to Ask […]
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Exercises for Coping with Uncertainty: Worry Box and Grounding Techniques
Uncertainty is unavoidable in our lives, but there are many ways to cope positively with uncertainty, and it is most important for individuals to find what works for them. Two techniques that can be used to help with feelings of uncertainty are the worry box and grounding techniques. Experiment with techniques like these to find […]
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Exercises for Coping with Uncertainty: Relaxation Breathing and Imagery
Uncertainty is unavoidable in our lives, but there are many ways to cope positively with uncertainty, and it is most important for individuals to find what works for them. When stress takes a physical and emotional toll, we can take a minute to relax with a breathing exercise or imagery. These techniques can be used […]
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Exercises for Coping with Uncertainty: Additional Tips
Uncertainty is unavoidable in our lives, but there are many ways to cope positively with uncertainty, and it is most important for individuals to find what works for them. Sometimes, a good cry can help you cope with the stress of uncertainty. Letting out your emotions can feel like a release. It can be helpful […]
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Press Releases
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), […]
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Events
The 2017 Spring Benefit: Celebrating Individuals Who Help New Yorkers
Please join The Jewish Board at our 2017 Spring Benefit to help celebrate our agency’s past and present by bringing together this year’s honorees in recognition of the extraordinary work they do to help support New Yorkers in need. This year we are honoring Mark H. Rachesky, Jodi J. Schwartz and Beacon Health Options. For […]
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Join Us at the 2017 Hudson Valley Bike Ride
Our 9th annual Hudson Valley Bicycle Ride is more than just a bike ride. It offers cyclists a picturesque but challenging route — with three different distances to choose from — and a festive, post-race celebration. The Ride raises funds that help change the lives of New Yorkers by sustaining and expanding the mental-health programs […]
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In The Community
Inspired by his friends, Sam helps and inspires others
Sam Levine, 13, a participant in UJA-Federation of New York’s Give a Mitzvah, Do a Mitzvah program, wanted to provide computers and additional technology to teens in need and raised $25,000 to support youth at our Westchester campus’ Mann Center. We sat down with Sam to talk about why he wanted to help #BuildHope for […]
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Events
Lights in the Darkness: A Chanukah Program for Bereaved Jews
Join us for an interactive program that brings the light of a caring community to this challenging time of year. Through song, prayer, stories and shared memories, we will recall our loved ones we miss the most during this Festival period. You can join us at four different locations: December 13, 6:30–8:00: Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun/Park […]
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Press Releases
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 […]
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Press Releases
100 Schools Project Targets Early Detection of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues Among Teens
NEW YORK, NY: September 6, 2016 — The Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services (The Jewish Board), New York City’s largest human services organization, announces a five-year initiative aimed at helping troubled students at 100 New York City public middle and high schools. Called the 100 Schools Project, the initiative will teach schools how […]
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In the News
A New Program Will Give 100 New York City Schools Extra Mental Health Training
The conversation about infusing New York City schools with mental health services often centers around “community school” programs that pour extra funding into low-performing schools and provide social workers or health clinics. But what about schools that aren’t in those programs, yet could still benefit from access to mental health resources? The Jewish Board of […]
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In The Community
Interview Fair/Bronx H.I.R.E.
New York State Senator Jeff Klein and the Bronx Chamber of Commerce Invite You to The Bronx H.I.R.E. (Help Identify Real Employment) Interview Fair. Over 100 positions are available, including: Case Associates, Office Managers, Social Workers, Care Coordinators, Registered Nurses, MST Therapists, Clinical Coordinators, Direct Support Professionals, Case Assistants, Social Worker Supervisors, and Vocational Work […]
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Events
Learn How to Make a BIG Difference in the Life of a Child
Join The Jewish Board’s volunteer team at our main headquarters to learn how to make a difference in the life a child as a Big Brother or Big Sister. Register Today About Big Brother Big Sister The Big Brother Big Sister Program (BBBS) matches volunteers with children, ages 9-13 years old, who could benefit from […]
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Domestic Violence Awareness Health Fair
There are over 250,000 instances of domestic and family violence — physical and emotional abuse by one person against another in a home or family environment — reported throughout New York City each year (Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence 2015 Fact Sheet). The Jewish Board is joining partner organizations and Community Multi-Services Offices (CMSOs) […]
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In the News
NYN Media At the Board Table Podcast with The Jewish Board
“When an organization that builds things goes bankrupt, you learn to live without those things. What do you do when an organization that helps people goes bankrupt?” Alice Tisch and Jenny Lyss, our board president and vice president, sat down with New York Nonprofit Media to discuss why The Jewish Board stepped in to help […]
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Staff Stories
A Mission and Joy: Making New Yorkers Know They Matter
I’ve been a resource specialist at Staten Island Family Services for 12 years. The staff members in our nine programs all have some clients with very specific needs: a child who needs tutoring, someone having trouble with Supplemental Security Income (SSI), another in need of a coat. They come to me and ask if I […]
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Events
Learn How to Make a BIG Difference in the Life of a Child
Join The Jewish Board’s volunteer team at our main headquarters to learn how to make a difference in the life a child as a Big Brother or Big Sister. Register Today About Big Brother Big Sister The Big Brother Big Sister Program (BBBS) matches volunteers with children, ages 9-13 years old, who could benefit from […]