Redefining what’s possible.

Every year, over 22,000 children, teens, adults and families turn to JCFS Chicago for help as they strive to live successfully in their community. And we’re here for them. Since 1859, JCFS has provided help, healing and caring services, infused with Jewish values, to support and enhance not only individuals’ lives, but the communities around us as well.

Congratulations to the special recognition award recipients and all JCFS Chicago staff celebrating milestone anniversaries.

Ken Jacobson Professional Excellence Award

Janis Goodman, Residential Supports 

Howard Sitron Distinguished Service Award

Ambrose Mulongo, HIAS Immigration & Citizenship

Elaine Schwartz Impact Award

Services for People with Disabilites

JCFS testimonials Quote

At the end of the day it’s my fellow co-workers at my work site who support me the most. I like that we can walk down our hallways and talk to each other and discuss our clinical work and how we can support each other during difficult periods in our work.

Assistant Director in Community Counseling

Robert B. Bloom Recognition and Excellence Awards

Kate Granholm, Virginia Frank Child Development Center 

Andrea Jacobs, Jewish Community Services 

Rosa Simon, Career Services

Miles Ury, Quality, Accreditation, and Compliance 

Miles Weidman, Knapp School & Yeshiva

JCFS testimonials Quote

I came from a job where there was no growth and no team players. JCFS helps you grow and helps you get to the place you want to be with on the job training. Everyone is a team player and willing to help if asked.

Administrative Assistant

25 YEARS

Tammy Besser 

Marlies Gramann 

20 YEARS

Jayme Gualtier 

Linda Jamison 

Jamie Ebler 

Elisabeth Llewellyn 

Rabbi Joe Ozarowski 

15 YEARS

Laura Becker 

Fortunee Belilos 

Julia Kaminski 

Ewa Nevler 

Leah Rudy 

Leonard Strum 

Pia Todras 

 

5 YEARS

Marie Morelos 

Martin Ozmina 

Jeannette Rachlis 

Miles Weidman 

Teagan YaussyKylie Auerbach 

Steven Black 

Ricarsha Francellno 

Judd Holzman 

Judith Louis-Charles 

Kameka Love  

10 YEARS

Bea Adams 

Denise Bloom 

Sandee Crasko 

Jennifer Frawley 

Deborah Lockett 

Kathy Morris