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JEWISH FAMILY & CHILDREN'S SERVICE 2010 PROGRAMS

For additional information on any program:
Contact Debra H. Levenstein at 609-987-8100 or debral@jfcsonline.org unless otherwise indicated.

No one will be turned away from any program due to inability to pay

Walking on Eggshells

Day: Sunday
Date: August 29, 2010
Time: 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Location: Jewish Family & Children's Service
707 Alexander Road, Suite 102
Princeton, NJ
Pre-Registration Required
Facilitator: Linda Kanner, LCSW
Join other grandparents as we discuss complex issues related to intercultural/interfaith family relationships. Explore how to share your cultural or religious identity with your son or daughter-in-law, their family and your grandchildren in ways that promote mutual respect and positive communication. Contact Linda Kanner to register or for more information at (609) 987-8100 or lindak@jfcsonline.org.

Get Unstuck! Get a Job!

Day: Wednesday
Date: September 15, 2010
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: YWCA Princeton
Fee: $100/person
Pre-Registration Required - A minimum of 10 people must be enrolled for class to run
Facilitator: Ilana Levitt
In this 3 hour workshop, Ilana Levitt, Master Career Counselor and Job Search Strategist will cover: Outlook for the Class of 2010, The Interview, and Proven Resume Techniques for New College Graduates. All participants should bring a sample resume. This program is for college graduates of classes 2008, 2009 and 2010. A light dinner will be served.

The Lazy Days of Summer are Behind You... NOW!

Day: Tuesday
Date: September 28, 2010
Time: 10:00 - 11:30AM
Location: Congregation Beth Chaim, Princeton Junction
Fee: $10/person
Pre-Registration Required by Monday September 27
Facilitator: Cathy Quartner Bailey of Quartner & Associates
The Lazy Days of Summer are Behind You…NOW! Experience the energy boost that will get you back in the JOB MARKET. Walk away with tools and tips! In this one-and-a-half hour session Ms. Bailey will draw upon her depth of knowledge to catapult you back into the frame of mind that WILL move you forward in your job search. This session is for you if JUST THINKING about getting a job is holding you back. Cathy will JUMP START your efforts by reframing your mindset. Join us for an insightful session for your energy boost with tools and tips!

Social Skills for Boys
This program is open to the entire community, regardless of religion.

Day: Thursdays
Date: October 7 through December 16 (excluding Thanksgiving)
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm
Cost: $550. New enrollees pay a $50 assessment fee to be applied to the group fee if child is accepted.
Location: Congregation Beth Chaim, Princeton Junction
Age range: 3rd-5th grade
Facilitator: Robby Devery, MS, OTR/L. She has been in practice for 25 years and is the founder of Fun In Motion - Occupational Therapy Services

Participants will be placed in a specific social skills group best suited to meet their needs following an intake screening by the facilitator. Our goal is to help kids feel good about themselves as they learn to interact and be with other people in a variety of situations. Our program will include games, modeling, and specific lesson plans to learn targeted skills.

May be covered by your insurance

Social Skills for Girls
This program is open to the entire community, regardless of religion.

Day: Thursdays
Date: October 7 through December 16 (excluding Thanksgiving)
Time: 5:15 - 6:15pm
Cost: $550. New enrollees pay a $50 assessment fee to be applied to the group fee if child is accepted.
Location: Congregation Beth Chaim, Princeton Junction
Age range: 4th - 6th grade
Facilitator: Robby Devery, MS, OTR/L. She has been in practice for 25 years and is the founder of Fun In Motion - Occupational Therapy Services

Supporting girls in grades 4 through 6 in the transition to middle school through structured activities, modeling, creative hands on group projects, and group problem solving. Group size is limited, creating a safe and supportive environment for group members to find support amongst themselves as they share their experiences.

May be covered by your insurance

SiBS: Supporting Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs
Day: Thursdays
Date: October 7 through December 16 (excluding Thanksgiving)
Time: Group A (3rd-5th grade) 4:00 - 5:00pm, Group B (6th-9th grade) 5:15 - 6:15pm
Cost: $54/child
Location: Congregation Beth Chaim, Princeton Junction
Age range: 3rd - 9th grade

This program is designed for 3rd through 9th graders who have siblings with special needs. Here they have a chance to form a support community, learn from and enjoy one another, and discuss the common joys and challenges that come with having a sibling with special needs.

Jewish Bereavement Group

Daytime Group:
Day: Thursdays
Date: October 7 through December 16 (excluding Thanksgiving)
Time: 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Location: JFCS Woodbrook House, Ewing (Call 609.987.8100 for directions)
Facilitator: Beverly Rubman, Chaplain

Evening Group:
Day: Mondays
Date: October 11 through December 13
Time: 7:00PM - 8:30PM
Location: Beth El Synagogue, East Windsor (Directions at www.bethel.net)
Facilitator: Beverly Rubman, Chaplain

Pre-Registration Required by September 22, 2010
No fee, donations welcome
This is a weekly group in which members converse openly and support one another through the grief process. Open to any Jewish adult, regardless of affiliation, who has lost a loved one within the past 18 months.

Walking on Eggshells

Day: Sunday
Date: October 10, 2010
Time: 9:00AM - 10:30AM
Location: Jewish Family & Children's Service
707 Alexander Road, Suite 102
Princeton, NJ
Pre-Registration Required
Facilitator: Linda Kanner, LCSW
Join other grandparents as we discuss complex issues related to intercultural/interfaith family relationships. Explore how to share your cultural or religious identity with your son or daughter-in-law, their family and your grandchildren in ways that promote mutual respect and positive communication. Contact Linda Kanner to register or for more information at (609) 987-8100 or lindak@jfcsonline.org.

One Couple, Two Faiths

Day: Sunday
Date: October 10, 2010
Time: 11:30AM-1:30PM; brunch will be served
Location: Jewish Family & Children's Service
707 Alexander Road, Suite 102
Princeton, NJ
Fee: $54/couple
Pre-Registration Required
Facilitator: Linda Kanner, LCSW
This one-session workshop provides an opportunity for couples to examine the dynamics and some of the issues raised by their interfaith relationship. Topics will include:

• Exploration of beliefs and traditions of family of origin
• The impact of two faiths on relationships
• Dealing with the expectations of extended family
• The religious identity of children
• Options available within the Jewish community

Contact Linda Kanner to register or for more information at (609) 987-8100 or lindak@jfcsonline.org .

A New Parenting Class from JFCS: Redirecting Children's Behavior
From Toddlers to Teenagers: A Positive Approach to Parenting
Day: Fridays
Date: October 15, 22, November 5, and November 12
Time: 9:00 - 11:30AM
Cost: Early Bird Registration $100 if registered by September 15th. Registration received after September 15 is $140. An additional $20 materials fee should accompany registration.
Location: Princeton Junction, TBA
Would you like to be a more effective parent? Through this nationally acclaimed, powerful 10 hour course, you will gain specific tools for dealing with everyday situations with toddlers through teens that will bring peace to your family while increasing your children's self-esteem. Learn positive methods of rechanneling inappropriate behaviors that get results.

Facilitator Jill Kaufman, LCSW, is a dynamic speaker and educator who has lead workshops and seminars at schools, religious institutions, corporations and community organizations. Ms. Kaufman is a Certified Parent Educator through the International Network for Children and Families. Ms. Kaufman served on the Speaker's Bureau for Parent's Anonymous. She founded the Princeton chapter of FEMALE, a support and advocacy group for mothers, and served as a board member and co-chairman of the Princeton Alcohol and Drug Alliance which organizes and supports drug and alcohol prevention services throughout the Princeton community. She currently is a clinician at Jewish Family & Children's Service in Princeton.

Radical Parenting with Vanessa Van Petten

Day: Wednesday
Date: October 20, 2010
Location: Princeton Area Stay tuned for more details as we approach October! If you're interested, contact Debra for more information.

Taste of Judaism

Day: Wednesdays
Date: October 27, November 3 & 10
Fee: Free and open to the community
Location: Congregation Brothers of Israel
530 Washington Crossing Road
Newtown, PA
Facilitator: Rabbi Shalom Plotkin
Pre-Registration Required
Whet your appetite in a three-session exploration of Jewish spirituality, values and people. A Taste of Judaism offers a modern, Jewish perspective on living in today's complicated world.

Taste of Judaism

Day: Thursdays
Date: November 4, 11 & 18
Fee: Free and open to the community
Location: Beth El Synagogue
50 Maple Stream Road
East Windsor, NJ
Facilitator: Cantor Larry Brandspiegel
Pre-Registration Required
Whet your appetite in a three-session exploration of Jewish spirituality, values and people. A Taste of Judaism offers a modern, Jewish perspective on living in today's complicated world.

Jewish Bereavement Group
This is a weekly group in which members converse openly and support one another through the grief process. Open to any Jewish adult, regardless of affiliation, who has lost a loved one within the past 18 months.

New Moms Group
This program is open to the entire community, regardless of religion.
JFCS invites new moms and their babies (up to 9 months) to meet other new moms and their babies for support, sharing and friendship. This group is designed for you to connect and discuss the daily joys and challenges a new baby brings to the family.

One Couple Two Faiths
This one-session workshop provides an opportunity for couples to examine the dynamics and some of the issues raised by their interfaith relationship.

Walking On Eggshells
Join other grandparents as we discuss complex issues related to intercultural/interfaith family relationships. Explore how to share your cultural or religious identity with your son or daughter-in-law, their family and your grandchildren in ways that promote mutual respect and positive communication.

Social Skills for Children
Age range between 7 and 11 years
Participants will be placed in a specific social skills group best suited to meet their needs following an intake screening by the facilitator. Our goal is to help kids feel good about themselves as they learn to interact and be with other people in a variety of situations. Our program will include games, modeling, and specific lesson plans to learn targeted skills.

Social Skills for Girls
Age range: 4th - 6th grade
Supporting girls in grades 4 through 6 in the transition to middle school through structured activities, modeling, creative hands on group projects, and group problem solving. Group size is limited to 8 girls with 2 facilitators creating a safe and supportive environment for group members to find support amongst themselves as they share their experiences.

SiBS: Supporting Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs
Age range: 3rd - 9th grade
This program is designed for 3rd through 9th graders who have siblings with special needs. Here they have a chance to form a support community, learn from and enjoy one another, and discuss the common joys and challenges that come with having a sibling with special needs.