[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 75 (Friday, May 27, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E970]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 -HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF METRO WEST

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                      HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2011

  Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Jewish 
Family Service of Metro West, based in Morris County, New Jersey, on 
the occasion of its 150th Anniversary.
  Jewish Family Service (JFS) began its community assistance during the 
1860s as the Hebrew Benevolent and Orphan Asylum dedicated to helping 
orphans and the needy in Newark, New Jersey. Over the past 150 years, 
JFS has become a well known, comprehensive, social service agency which 
reaches more than 3,500 families each year. JFS proudly serves Essex, 
Morris, Sussex, Union and Hudson Counties with offices located in 
Florham Park, Livingston and Jersey City.
  JFS is an inclusive, non-discriminatory agency offering more than 40 
wide-ranging programs including, counseling, support groups and 
eldercare. Counseling is provided for individuals or families who are 
struggling with communication difficulties, life transitions, loss or 
abuse. Support groups for eldercare, those with Aspergers and those 
facing parenting issues and divorce are also available. All services 
are preformed by highly skilled staff members consisting of clinical 
social workers, case managers, psychologists and psychiatrists. The 
dedication of the JFS staff is continually affirmed through their 
prompt and compassionate support.
  JFS promotes family relationships with services such as family play 
therapy, parenting workshops and adoption services. Putting their 
clients and families at the center of their team-based approach helps 
strengthen positive family values. JSF also supplies a 24-hour crisis 
response line, offers financial assistance, debt management and 
volunteer services.
  As one of New Jersey's oldest and well-respected family service 
agencies, the Jewish Family Service of Metro West clinical social work 
team offers the experience, expertise and compassion that deserves to 
be recognized.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
the Jewish Family Service of Metro West as it celebrates its 150th 
Anniversary.

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