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Domestic Abuse Awareness
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
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
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 pantry...
Good People
At our annual meeting in June 2021, we honored our employee of the year, Joan Johns, and our leader, David Malcun. Employee of the Year: Joan Johns From her warm greetings to her mentorship of new employees, Joan Johns is an outstanding member of our JFS accounting...
Back-to-school anxiety during COVID 19
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 Learning's...
Talking to our children about the Coronavirus
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...
Misuse of Technology…Is that Domestic Abuse?
In home smart devices have become a popular trend to make life easier. Popular new devices have been designed to turn on music, switch lights on or off, control the temperature and even lock the front door. However, this technology, designed to simplify daily...
Behavioral Health – Have you or someone you know thought about suicide? You’re not alone.
By Dr. Jessica Ruiz, Director of Behavioral Health Associates of Broward, Counseling Centers of Goodman JFS In the wake of reports of two celebrity deaths by suicide this week, behavioral health specialists are ramping up their efforts to increase suicide awareness in...
Behavioral Health – Coping with Psychological Trauma by Dr. Jessica Ruiz
On February 14th, 2018 the City of Parkland was forever transformed following a tragic school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. This traumatic event shook the fabric of a peaceful community and spurred a variety of responses from all of those affected....
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