As summer arrives, many people look forward to vacations, family gatherings and outdoor activities. Yet for many older adults, the season can bring an unexpected challenge: increased loneliness and isolation. While loneliness can affect seniors throughout the year, summer often presents unique challenges that can leave some older adults feeling disconnected from family, friends and […]

JFS Richmond is proud to welcome three outstanding Master of Social Work (MSW) interns from Virginia Commonwealth University to our team this summer. Beuleatha Jones, Maddie McKay and Zach Hennessee will be supporting our Senior Engagement and Care Management programs, bringing energy, compassion, and a strong commitment to learning and service. Throughout their internships, both […]

JFS Richmond is proud to announce an important milestone in its ongoing commitment to excellence, earning reaccreditation through the Council on Accreditation (COA), a service of Social Current. This achievement reflects not only the JFS Richmond’s dedication to meeting the highest standards, but also our continued focus on accountability, service quality and continuous improvement for […]

Vicky Coleman first began the CAPABLE program to reduce her pain and improve her ability to safely walk throughout her tri-level home. “They gave me my CAPABLE book, and I had to read my rules and everything about it,” she said. “Then after that, I was set up with different homework to do.” Those early […]

Every May, communities across the country recognize National Foster Care Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the critical role foster families, social workers and advocates play in the lives of children in need. At its heart, foster care is about more than temporary placement. It’s about stability, compassion and the chance for a […]

Beyond the office, he’s spent twelve years presenting research at one of the world’s leading prevention science conferences. At JFS Richmond, Valeriy Ryabukha helps Ukrainian refugees navigate new beginnings. This May, Ryabukha will travel once again to the annual conference of the Society for Prevention Research (SPR), marking his twelfth time presenting on the international […]

For Joyce and Glenn Carter, foster care isn’t just something they do. It’s what they believe to be their calling in life. Joyce’s journey into caregiving began early, long before she ever heard the term foster care. At just seven years old, she helped care for her great-grandmother after she lost her legs to amputation. […]

For many people, it can be difficult to recognize when it’s time to seek counseling. While counseling isn’t just for a crisis or a time in need, it often becomes important when emotions or behaviors begin to feel overwhelming or start interfering with daily life. That can include feelings such as fear, anger, sadness or […]

For Family Lifeline Care Coordinator Ida Mitchell, helping older adults remain safe and independent isn’t just part of her job; it’s what drives her work. So, when she was introduced to JFS Richmond and Beth Sholom’s CAPABLE (Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders) program, she was instantly moved. “I first learned about […]