“I am so glad that I spoke to you that day that I was unraveling and that you reminded and nudged me to come to the support groups. This was my third time today on the support call and I just love it. I feel so good once I’m done with the call and I just love listening to the advice that you give. I put this in my calendar each week now and view this is a one-hour gift I am giving myself for the week 🙂 ”

“I joined the support group about 2 years ago when I felt like I was drowning. I keep coming back even when my life feels balanced because I want to support other parents like I was supported when I needed it.”

“When my family was in crisis, someone told me about JAFCO. I was apprehensive at first because I never heard of them and I have a hard time trusting people. Now, over a year later, they are still working with us and have been a vital part of us surviving this crisis. They have gone to court with me, helped me in the house and are available to just talk. They even brought the kids Hanukkah gifts. They have been amazing and a lifesaver to us.”

— Martin Silver, 
Boca Raton, FL

“After my tour with Randi and my meeting with Executive Director Sarah Franco, I was on the phone with my husband Barry and saying OMG, this place is beyond incredible. Barry and I always had an interest in charities, particularly where children are involved, but JAFCO is in another league. After learning about JAFCO’s mission, how could I not want to spread the word and give my time and financial support?”

­   — Amy Sylvetsky, 
Newton, MA

“I’ve known families through the years who have adopted children through JAFCO. We have also watched how JAFCO has expanded beyond their initial foster care and adoption mission to include children with developmental disabilities and now addresses the trauma that comes with mass shootings at their Eagles’ Haven site. We are so proud that our community has supported this organization that truly responds to the needs of families in a way that other agencies cannot.”

 ­— Rabbi Amy Rader, 
Boca Raton, FL