Richard Cummings, Executive Director of Jewish Family & Child of Greater Toronto, was featured in the May 3, 2012 edition of Canadian Jewish News. In a CJN feature entitled CJN Roundtable, four people were asked to weigh in on the question, "In difficult economic times, how can we best help the needy?" In Richard's response, he describes the important work of JF&CS and details his vision for a caring and connected community.  Read the entire article here. 

Jewish Community Services of Baltimore has opened new offices at the Owings Mills JCC. An open house will be held on May 20th. Tours will be offered and attendants will have the opportunity to meet JCS staff and find out what JCS can do for the community

On Tuesday, June 5th, JCS will formally dedicate its new site at the Owings Mills JCC. There will be a ribbon cutting, mezuzah hanging, tours and light refreshments. The dedication will immediately follow the JCS Annual Meeting at the Gordon Center.

Toronto Star's, LIFE section featured the annual High Conflict Symposium, hosted by Jewish Family and Child Service of Greater Toronto. The High Conflict Symposium conference was well attended with over 350 professionals (judges; lawyers; psychologists and mental health professionals and child welfare staff from 21 CASs across Ontario).

The feedback on the symposium was excellent and many of AJFCA's Canadian agencies volunteered time to assist and/or attended. The Symposium was a collaborative event pertaining to leading edge professional development both within JFCS Toronto and with their community partners.