Last month, our beloved colleague JoAnn White, Director of JFCS Family Hope, formerly known as Family Hope Connection or FHC, retired after 20 years with the agency. JoAnn was hired in 1997 to create and lead the program. We at JFCS, and so many others in Pittsburgh, are deeply indebted…Read More
Category: Adoption Services
A birth mother’s journey to adoption
November marks National Adoption Month, which is a special time for families and children to celebrate their adoptions, and a time for agencies and organizations to raise awareness about adoption services and support available within their communities. Adoption is a life-changing experience for everyone involved, and it always begins with…Read More
Gifts to struggling families make all the difference this holiday season
Earlier this month, we asked our community to consider donating to the children and families of our Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry, the refugee department at Jewish Family & Children's Service and Family Hope Connection, the adoption division of JF&CS. Despite how overwhelming these last few weeks of December can…Read More
Gifts to struggling families have a value far beyond monetary worth
This time of year, we give many gifts to family, friends and neighbors, but the gifts that often bring the greatest pleasure are those to children and families of our Squirrel Hill Community Food Pantry, the refugee department at Jewish Family & Children's Service and Family Hope Connection, the adoption…Read More