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Stress Less This Holiday Season

After more than a year of separation and isolation, many families will finally reunite this holiday season. And while the holidays are pivotal times to celebrate and connect with our loved ones, they can also lead to anxiety, stress and depression for many. According...

Domestic Abuse Awareness

Domestic Abuse Program, Programs

The Hidden Signs of Abuse in College-Aged Women October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Goodman JFS and the Domestic Abuse program continue to bring awareness and education to our community about domestic abuse, warning signs and red flags. Partner violence is a...

Get to Know the RAK PAK

Programs

The RAK PAK (Random Acts of Kindness) provides an array of new and gently used clothing and hygiene products to families of limited income to help build their self-respect and self-esteem. The RAK PAK was founded in 2011 by a core group of community volunteers, and it...

The Cupboard Corner

Programs

As we begin a New Year, there are many ways to help support our efforts. The Dorit and Ben J. Genet Cupboard of Goodman Jewish Family Services of Broward County, Inc. aims to eliminate hunger in Broward’s Jewish Community by providing Kosher food. The Cupboard...

Back-to-school anxiety during COVID 19

Jeff Masarek Behavioral Health Center

Dr. Jessica Ruiz, Chief Psychologist and Director of Behavioral Health Associates of Broward, Counseling Centers of Goodman JFS, shared valuable information about back to school jitters and anxiety about the new school year as the featured speaker on Time 4...

Talking to our children about the Coronavirus

Jeff Masarek Behavioral Health Center

Throughout our days we are constantly exposed to media that informs and, in some cases, frightens us with information about the Coronavirus. Our children are also exposed to information about the Coronavirus on various media outlets to include Snapchat, Instagram and...