For many parents of newborns, this year has not been what they expected. Plans changed; health concerns increased; outside support became risky, inconsistent, and/or hard to find.

At the JF&CS Center for Early Relationship Support, we often work with parents who are in the process of moving from a homeless shelter or unsafe housing into a new apartment. These parents hope to set up a warm and comfortable home for their children, but they often lack the resources to pay for movers.

Since the tragic killing of George Floyd, the call for racial justice and an end to systemic racism has made U.S. headlines on a daily basis. For those who work in adoption, however, talking about racism and racial trauma has long been essential to their work.

Life during a pandemic is truly uncharted territory. At JF&CS, our programs have adapted to meet the current social-emotional needs of our clients while helping them build skills of resilience and strategies for persevering during these difficult days.

Cyntia Barzelatto, a clinician for the Early Connections/Conexiones Tempranas program at JF&CS, is educating herself and her colleagues about reproductive justice.

We sat down with Meryl Rich to hear about her experience as a volunteer with our Lauren & Mark Rubin Visiting Moms program.

Last year, Stephanie and KJ came to JF&CS looking to grow their family. With the help of Adoption Resources, they found a smooth and personalized adoption experience.

During their trip to Dnipro, Ukraine, the Lauren & Mark Rubin Visiting Moms® had the chance to visit a number of local organizations that receive support from the Greater Boston Jewish community.

In November, our own Debbie Whitehill and three Lauren & Mark Rubin Visiting Moms® volunteers spent four remarkable days in Dnipro, Ukraine.

We are proud to announce that JF&CS has received two grants from the Department of Public Health (DPH) to support mothers and families who are impacted by opioid use.