Unless otherwise noted, all events are virtual. Some events require an RSVP or enrollment in our programs, so please confirm your spot in advance. Please check directly with JFS on program dates, as dates may change.
A Support Group for Jewish Families or Caregivers of Trans and Nonbinary Children
Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the Month
Parents/Caregivers of Trans and Nonbinary children – of any age – face many transition themselves. This Peer Led Support Group is for parents/caregivers in the Jewish community who want a safe space to discuss what changes their children’s transitions bring to their own lives. Please join us if you are looking to learn from other’s experiences or just find understanding and companionship.
Join the conversation on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30pm at The JCC, 3rd floor JFS Meeting Room.
For more information, please contact JFS Mental Health Programs, Jodi Perelmuter, Jperelmuter@jfskc.org | 913-327-8259.
A Support Group for Jewish Families or Caregivers of Trans and Nonbinary Children
Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the Month
Parents/Caregivers of Trans and Nonbinary children – of any age – face many transition themselves. This Peer Led Support Group is for parents/caregivers in the Jewish community who want a safe space to discuss what changes their children’s transitions bring to their own lives. Please join us if you are looking to learn from other’s experiences or just find understanding and companionship.
Join the conversation on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30pm at The JCC, 3rd floor JFS Meeting Room.
For more information, please contact JFS Mental Health Programs, Jodi Perelmuter, Jperelmuter@jfskc.org | 913-327-8259.
You’re invited to join JFS staff for an important community conversation.
Understanding substance use addiction and its tremendous impact on family relationships can help open conversations to begin the healing process of this medical disease.
The 4-part series will explore:
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- Neuroscience of addiction (Thur. March 23)
- Treatment options (Thur. April 27)
- Family dynamics (Thur. May 18)
- Ways to cope. (Thur. June 22)
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Individuals, family members, and professionals are invited to register for one or all of the events, in person at JFSKC in Brookside or on Zoom.
A Support Group for Jewish Families or Caregivers of Trans and Nonbinary Children
Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the Month
Parents/Caregivers of Trans and Nonbinary children – of any age – face many transition themselves. This Peer Led Support Group is for parents/caregivers in the Jewish community who want a safe space to discuss what changes their children’s transitions bring to their own lives. Please join us if you are looking to learn from other’s experiences or just find understanding and companionship.
Join the conversation on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30pm at The JCC, 3rd floor JFS Meeting Room.
For more information, please contact JFS Mental Health Programs, Jodi Perelmuter, Jperelmuter@jfskc.org | 913-327-8259.
You’re invited to join JFS staff for an important community conversation.
Understanding substance use addiction and its tremendous impact on family relationships can help open conversations to begin the healing process of this medical disease.
The 4-part series will explore:
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- Neuroscience of addiction (Thur. March 23)
- Treatment options (Thur. April 27)
- Family dynamics (Thur. May 18)
- Ways to cope. (Thur. June 22)
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Individuals, family members, and professionals are invited to register for one or all of the events, in person at JFSKC in Brookside or on Zoom.
You’re invited to join JFS staff and partners for a Peer Lead Support Group
Being a mom comes with adjustments and challenges and how you feed your baby shouldn’t be one! Connect with other moms and share this journey of motherhood together with your babies.
Danielle Antes RN, BSN, IBCLC and Katie Davis RN, BSN, IBCLC, co-owners of Nourished, will lend their expertise and help support your feeding journey. A scale will be available to weigh your baby and have weighted feeds.
Come meet your village!
Conversation begins Thursday, May 4th and will meet once a month on the 1st Thursday from 10:30-11:30AM at The JCC, 3rd floor JFS Meeting Room.
For more information, please contact Jodi Perelmuter, JFS Mental Health Programs, at jperelmuter@jfskc.org / 913 327-8259
A Support Group for Jewish Families or Caregivers of Trans and Nonbinary Children
Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the Month
Parents/Caregivers of Trans and Nonbinary children – of any age – face many transition themselves. This Peer Led Support Group is for parents/caregivers in the Jewish community who want a safe space to discuss what changes their children’s transitions bring to their own lives. Please join us if you are looking to learn from other’s experiences or just find understanding and companionship.
Join the conversation on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7-8:30pm at The JCC, 3rd floor JFS Meeting Room.
For more information, please contact JFS Mental Health Programs, Jodi Perelmuter, Jperelmuter@jfskc.org | 913-327-8259.
You’re invited to join JFS staff for an important community conversation.
We care about your family’s digital health. Come spark face-to-face conversation, connecting with others to educate, empower, and enhance the safety of your family’s technology use. Leave the summit with a strategy for summer!
The 3-part series will explore:
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- Past, Present, and Where to Start (Tue, May 16)
- Device Free Zones and Accountability (Tue, May 23)
- Create a Plan and Rebuild Connections (Tue, May 30)
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Individuals, family members, and professionals are invited to register for one or all of the events, in person at the MAC Room at the Jewish Community Campus or on Zoom.
You’re invited to join JFS staff for an important community conversation.
Understanding substance use addiction and its tremendous impact on family relationships can help open conversations to begin the healing process of this medical disease.
The 4-part series will explore:
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- Neuroscience of addiction (Thur. March 23)
- Treatment options (Thur. April 27)
- Family dynamics (Thur. May 18)
- Ways to cope. (Thur. June 22)
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Individuals, family members, and professionals are invited to register for one or all of the events, in person at JFSKC in Brookside or on Zoom.
JFS is proud to support this resource for our community. This is the only local chapter of GRASP and a unique space for individuals who have lost a loved one to substance use.
Watch our support group leaders explain GRASP here and learn more about this program in here.
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- Registration is required. Please register at here.