Help the University of Pittsburgh and the Jewish Federation understand more about the experiences of individuals with disabilities in the Jewish community! Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are seeking to understand the experiences of individuals with physical, intellectual and/or developmental disability within, and outside of, the Jewish Community, as…Read More
Category: JFCS Guardianship Services
2018-2019 has been a busy year for JFCS!
2018-2019 has been a very busy year. In the aftermath of October 27, 2018, JFCS has done a great deal of work in community healing. We’ve increased counseling opportunities, both individual and group. JFCS, along with our partner Jewish agencies, has engaged in improving security, providing training and helping to…Read More
Review of JFCS Guardianship Services
JFCS Guardianship Services Review "My name is Larry and I am writing this letter to you regarding Mallory Branham. Mallory is the Social Worker for my Dad, William. Mallory has been over seeing my Dad for about a year and I just wanted you to know Mallory is doing an…Read More
Guardians Safeguard Vulnerable People
Patty McKeown has worked for JFCS Guardianship Services for more than 20 years. Her brother has an intellectual disability, so she and her family knew firsthand about the struggle to care for him and find resources to make his life fulfilling and safe. What is guardianship? People with intellectual or…Read More