Statement on New Federal Directive Authorizing Arrest and Detention of Refugees
February 20, 2026 Framingham, Massachusetts ### Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (JFS) is deeply alarmed by the newly disclosed federal directive authorizing the arrest and detention of refugees who have been lawfully admitted to the United States but have not yet...
ICYMI – Understanding the Connection between Heart Health and Dementia
February is American Heart Month—and in this post, Malka Young, Director of Allies in Aging JFS Eldercare Solutions explores an often-overlooked truth: heart health and brain health are deeply connected. Vascular dementia, the second most common form of dementia, is...
Design Thinking in Action: Volunteer Services Team Retreat at the JFS Innovation Center
At Jewish Family Service (JFS), innovation is not an add-on — it is a core strategic priority. Our strategic goals explicitly call for new, creative approaches to today’s most complex social challenges, a commitment already demonstrated through initiatives such...
Black History Month: A Shared Legacy of Justice and Responsibility
At Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (JFS), Black History Month is an opportunity not only to honor the tremendous achievements and resilience of Black Americans, but also to reflect on the deep historical connections between Black and Jewish communities—connections...
Thank You, Global Partners, for Your Generous Coat Drive Supporting JFS/FPS Resource Room!
This winter, warmth came to hundreds of families in our community thanks to the incredible generosity and partnership of Global Partners (globalp.com). We are thrilled to share that through their recent coat drive, Global Partners collected a remarkable 540 new and...
I Love You Everywhere: A New Children’s Book Offering Comfort in Times of Separation
Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Metrowest is pleased to share a new children’s resource, I Love You Everywhere, created to support young children experiencing separation from a parent or caregiver — a circumstance that can be deeply unsettling and emotionally...