Changing Lives, One Child at a Time: Honoring National Foster Care Month
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 […]
JFS Richmond Resettlement Case Manager to Present Research on Global Stage
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 […]
A Home Built on Love: Honoring National Foster Care Month
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. […]
When Is It Time to Seek Counseling? Recognizing the Signs and Taking the First Step
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 […]
Supporting Independence Through CAPABLE
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 […]
Chris Nufer Builds Meaningful Second Career as JFS Richmond Counselor
Chris Nufer didn’t plan to start over later in life—but he found a deeply rewarding new path as a counselor at JFS Richmond. Before joining JFS Richmond, Nufer spent more than 30 years in advertising, running a small radio creative boutique with national clients. In 2006, he sold the business, thinking retirement was next. “It […]
