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JFCS offers teen mental wellness services through UpStreet

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PRESS RELEASE: JFCS offers teen mental wellness services through UpStreet PITTSBURGH, PA (October 1, 2020) — JFCS recently launched UpStreet, a teen mental wellness program that offers drop-in consultations with therapists, scheduled therapy appointments, text-based peer support, and support groups for teens. UpStreet’s services, currently all virtual, are available for…Read More

USCIS Fee Changes Starting October 2nd

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UPDATE AS OF 9/29/20: A federal judge has blocked the fee increase for immigration and citizenship applications set to be implemented on October 2, 2020. More information here. Federal injunction here. https://youtu.be/iHH6TALhC_Y Fact Sheet Fee Changes Starting October 2nd On October 2, USCIS will be updating several of the fees…Read More

From Uzbekistan to Pittsburgh: Oydinoy’s Story

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Nestled between South Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Russia lies the country of Uzbekistan, the home country of one of JFCS’s employees, Oydinoy Nazarova. After her husband was selected for the Diversity Visa Program (commonly known as the green card lottery) in 2013, Oydinoy moved to the United States,…Read More

10/27 – Resources to Support You Through this Time

This season can be especially difficult, as we near the 2nd commemoration of 10/27. These resources can help you connect to the support you need at this time. Free Trauma Counseling at JFCS Trauma affects people differently, and recovery is an individual experience. To schedule an appointment with a JFCS…Read More