The Center for Counseling, Growth and Development at Jewish Family Services
Repairing the World...one person at a time
one child at a time
one couple at a time
one family at a time
one group at a time
We know that sometimes people need a little help to get through some difficult times in their life. We are here for you. Call the Center for Counseling, Growth and Development at 407-644-7593.
Jewish Family Services has a long tradition of helping individuals, couples and families heal themselves through counseling. We now have five licensed mental health professionals on staff. We are able to see more clients with the addition of evening hours and additional staffing.
CHILDREN SERVICES
- COUNSELING SERVICES
- KIDS KONNECT
This program provides supportive and expressive groups for elementary and middle school-aged children whose parents have been divorced or separated. The in- school sessions teach skills to increase self-esteem and foster the development of healthy coping skills while providing a safe place for the expression of feelings.
Our goal is to reach as many children as possible in the Central Florida area who have been affected by significant changes in their families. KidsKonnect is facilitated by master's level certified counselors. It is currently held in many schools in Orange, Seminole and Osceola County.
FAMILY SERVICES
These services provide immediate need to families in crisis. When unexpected events provide challenging times for families, Jewish Family Services is available to counsel and help people through this time. We listen. And we provide assistance as funding permits and within specific guidelines.
- COUNSELING SERVICES
- EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Emergency financial assistance is provided to individuals and families who qualify. - PEARLMAN EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY
Food from our pantry is available to people in need. We primarily help elderly people who are living on a fixed low income, single parent families with low incomes, unemployed adults and their families, homeless people, and people with disabilities. The Pantry is stocked with food that has been donated by caring community businesses, organizations and individuals in various ways. - FAMILY ADVOCACY
Volunteers advocate for people who have withdrawn from or never affiliated with the Jewish community because of financial and other circumstances. This confidential service reviews each set of particular circumstances and assists in completing the necessary paperwork for membership in a synagogue or other participating Jewish organization. Participating organizations include Bet Hamidrash, the community Jewish high school program, Hebrew Day School, the Jewish Community Center and area synagogues. Our advocates meet with each organization to help determine what is financially possible and stays in touch with individuals until membership renewal is required. - CENTERPIECES FOR TZEDAKAH
Centerpieces for Tzedakah is a program that provides beautifully decorated centerpiece baskets that are available for rent from Jewish Family Services. Gorgeous baskets are filled with a representation of assorted packages of food items. They are attractively wrapped in clear cellophane and decorated. These baskets are ideally sized for centerpieces and will be delivered directly to your party. Coordinated centerpieces, specifically designed for buffet tables and the bimah at your synagogues, are also available for rental.
These unique centerpieces provide a wonderful opportunity for your family to give tzedakah as you celebrate your simcha. The funds raised through the rental of the baskets will be used to purchase food for those in need and keep our Pearlman Pantry fully stocked.
For more information and to reserve your centerpieces, call Terry Nebel at 407-644-7593. - UCF SCHOLARSHIPS
This fund provides scholarships to eligible UCF students. Contact JFS for application form.
Two scholarships are awarded.
1. $1,000.00 renewable annually for up to three years provided the recipient maintains a 3.2 GPA.
2. $500.00 awarded annually and non-renewable.
Criteria:
- Incoming Freshman student at University of Central Florida.
- Resident of Orange, Seminole or Osceola counties
- GPA 3.2
- SAT 1050 or ACT 26
Requirements: Application form, financial aid and transcripts.
List of activities, honors, awards that demonstrate ability, character and leadership. Essay- maximum 500 words. - ADOPTION SERVICES
WOMEN’S SERVICES
- ROSH HODESH
According to the Talmud, the women of Israel refused to participate in the creation of the idolatrous Golden Calf. As a result, God rewarded them with the holiday of Rosh Hodesh, a once-a-month celebration to commemorate the Festival of the New Moon.
Each month's get-together is a unique experience unto itself and is not dependent on what was discussed at previous meetings. The session lasts about one and a half hours and may include prayer, candle lighting, discussion in English, music, other activities and refreshments in a spiritual atmosphere. Women and girls of all ages are invited to participate.
Thursday evening meetings are at 7 p.m. at Jewish Family Services George Wolly Center, 2100 Lee Road, Winter Park
Monday meetings (the Thursday evening meeting at JFS is repeated) at 2 p.m. Kinneret Apartments, 515 S. Delaney Ave., Orlando
| Date | Month | Focus |
| 10/19/2006 | Cheshvan | Quiet; Without holidays; Rachel, Lies |
| 11/16/2006* | Kislev | Chanukah; Rededication |
| 12/21/2006 | Tevet | Light in darkness; Fullness from emptiness |
| 1/18/2007 | Shevat | Tu B'Shevat Seder |
| 2/22/2007 | Adar | Purim |
| 3/20/2007 | Nisan | Women's Seder (Tuesday) |
| 4/19/2007 | Iyar | Israel Independence Day Seder |
| 5/17/2007 | Sivan | Shavuot; torah; Story of Ruth |
| 6/14/2007 | Tammuz | Miriam |
| 3/20/2007 | Av | Mourning; Destruction, Tisha B'Av, Jewish Optimism |
| 3/20/2007 | Elul | Preparing for the Days of Awe |
| 3/20/2007 | Tishrei | Rosh Hashanah; God welcomes Tishrei |
- WOMEN'S FORUM
This interfaith collaborative women's outreach program is designed to use a group format to educate and support women who are struggling with life- changing circumstances. Through ongoing workshops and focus groups, this program will help women prepare for opportunity and change, discover multiple approaches to deal with life changes, develop skills, build confidence, grow and flourish through transitions and experience the warmth and support of women who care.
OLDER ADULT SERVICES
- COUNSELING SERVICES
The Center for Counseling, Growth and Development at Jewish Family Services
Repairing the World...one person at a time
one child at a time
one couple at a time
one family at a time
one group at a time
We know that sometimes people need a little help to get through some difficult times in their life. We are here for you. Call the Center for Counseling, Growth and Development at 407-644-7593.
Jewish Family Services has a long tradition of helping individuals, couples and families heal themselves through counseling. We now have five licensed mental health professionals on staff. We are able to see more clients with the addition of evening hours and additional staffing. - SUPPORT GROUPS
As requested, support groups help children , families and adults gain strength and confidence with a group of people who share similar situations.
Children - Peer Group Pressure
Adults - Parenting Skills and working with teenagers
Families - No two families are the same. There are single parents, grandparents raising their grandchildren, different cultures. Many people find a little help is needed to provide the tools for families to adapt to different family dynamics. - GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
Jewish Grief Support Groups (for bereaved spouses)
Have you recently lost your spouse? Are you having difficulties coping with the loss? Do you want to talk? You may want to join a bereavement support group at Jewish Family Services.
The group meets for six consecutive weeks at Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando, The George Wolly Center, 2100 Lee Road, Winter Park, Florida. - GRANDPARENTS CONNECT
This program brings grandparents together with their children who live in interfaith families. Programs are held around all the Jewish Holidays. It provides a fun, informative setting for grandparents to share their heritage with their grandchildren and to create lasting bonds as stories and heritage are passed from one generation to another. - JEWISH CHAPLAINCY
This program is sponsored by the Greater Orlando Board of Rabbis, Jewish Family Services, the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando and members of our community. Our Community Rabbi, Rabbi E. Arny Siegel, is available to individuals in the Orlando community who are not affiliated with a synagogue. He will visit people in their home, hospital, nursing home or in prison. Rabbi Siegel will also perform funeral services and shiva services to unaffiliated people. - JEWISH HOSPICE (YAD l ‘HESED)
Yad L'Hesed, Jewish Hospice, provides end of life counseling and services. This program is a partnership among Jewish Family Services, Hospice of the Comforter, and Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel.
For more information, please call Jim Wilde at 407-644-7593. - RIDE PROGRAM
R.I.D.E. (Reliable Independent Drivers for the Elderly)
This program, sponsored by Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando, is to provide transportation to medical appointment for older adults who have no other means of transportation. - HOLIDAY MEALS DELIVERY
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our agency. They give their best gift... themselves.Dedicated volunteers assist and visit older adults, deliver holiday meals, and help coordinate worship services and holiday celebrations. Young children, B'nai Mitzvah students, teenagers, residents of Kinneret, office helpers and Pearlman Pantry assistants volunteer their time and friendship. Kinneret Angels are residents of Kinneret Apartments who assist frailer residents. We have many opportunities for volunteers.
- Helping Older Adults
Volunteer activities companions assist older adults with shopping and errands as well as transportation to medical appointments, social and cultural events. They also provide companionship, including home and nursing home visits. - Yad L'Hesed - Jewish Hospice
Patient/Family Support Volunteers visit terminally ill patients at home to offer respite for caregivers and emotional support to the patients and their loved ones. The required specialized training is provided. - Holiday Meal Delivery
Volunteer drivers pick up and deliver holiday meals to frail older adults. Meals are delivered for Passover, Easter, Rosh Hashanah, Thanksgiving, Chanukah and Christmas. Shalot Manot baskets are delivered for Purim. This gesture brings a ray of sunshine into their hearts and homes. - Student Internship
Service Learning projects and community service opportunities are available. - Teen Council
Teenagers help out at special events. - B'nai Mitzvah Projects for Students
Individuals and groups are encouraged to perform acts of loving kindness. Participants may join our established programs or bring us their own ideas. - Kinder to Kinder
Each December, children and their parents bring a holiday celebration to children who reside in a congregate home. - Kinneret Angels
Residents of Kinneret Apartments participate in a service organization that assists fraile residents. - Office Assistance
On-call volunteers provide that extra pair of hands for major office projects, including bulk mailings. - Pearlman Emergency Food Pantry Assistance
Volunteers stock and organize the Pearlman Food Pantry and assist with food distribution.
ONLINE COURSES
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