By Ruth Goldberg, LCSW-BACS, ACSW, BCD In observance of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, held annually in January, Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans is sharing the story of one of our clients, a human trafficking survivor. While based on a true story, names and certain details are changed to protect theirRead More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (7/19/2017): Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans (JFS) is pleased to accept a generous donation from the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust to support counseling services for children and families. The donation primarily supports an established partnership between JFS and the Jewish Community Day School (JCDS) in Metairie, to offer on-site counselingRead More
Katie Godshall, LCSW Intern Program Supervisor I recently attended LSU School of Social Work’s Internship fair in Baton Rouge. It was a delightful experience. The JFS table was one among more than 40 different community programs, schools and agencies. The room was abuzz with students asking questions and exploring community resources. I had the pleasureRead More