Agency History: Our Roots
Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando (JFS) officially began serving the Greater Orlando community in 1978. At that time, the agency was staffed by a volunteer director and volunteer professionals under the leadership of a volunteer Jewish Family Service Task Force and a $25,000 grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando. Our mission was determined "...to enhance family life and to meet the human service needs of individuals and families residing in the Greater Orlando community."
30th Year Anniversary Cake
Over the years and under the leadership of a full-time executive director and a diverse volunteer board of directors, JFS has grown to a staff of 25 dedicated individuals. Although the mission statement was redefined, Jewish Family Services strives to provide vital, high quality and innovative social services to those in need, our focus has remained the same. From cradles to rocking chairs, we are a provider of vital and high quality services in the community through the delivery of critical programs and services that include adoption services, counseling services, emergency services, senior adult services and volunteer services.
In today’s nonprofit social service environment, no single organization can meet its mission without the benefit of partners to help support every aspect of its existence. Partnerships, from financial to program development and delivery to marketing to community collaboration to our volunteers, are the lifeblood that enables JFS to meet our mission every day. The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando continues to be a major contributor. In addition, the Heart of Florida United Way, grants, and endowment funds supplement our budget. Members of our community, "our family," generously contribute all year long through their participation in our fundraising initiatives. Together, they help make it possible for programs to reach the people we serve every day.
Annual Report
Annual Report 2007 - Click to View
STAFF
Administration
Barry J. Kudlowitz, MSSW, ACSW
Executive Director
Laura Victoria, MHR
Assistant Director
Angie Jensen
Accounting Manager
Es Cohen, MAOM
Director of Development and Marketing
Karen Broussard, MSW, LCSW
Director of Program Development
Carol Sabin
Business Manager
Bonnie Haas
Office Manager
Support Staff
Elsa Pena
Receptionist
Terry Nebel
Development Assistant
Heather Betts
Administrative Assistant
Adoption Services of Central Florida
Bernice Walker Schwartz, MSW
Adoption Coordinator
Center for Counseling Growth and Development
Susan Weissmann, MSSW, LCSW
Clinical Director
Counselors:
Pamela Goldsmith, MA, LMHC
Elizabeth Gorovitz, MS, LMFT
Jim Wilde, MSW, LCSW
Centerpieces for Tzedakah
Terry Nebel
Coordinator
Community Rabbi
Rabbi E. Arny Siegel
Emergency Services
Adrienne Gordon Cooperman, MSW
Program Coordinator
Case Managers:
Brenda Medina, MSW
Nancy M. Mendoza, BSW
Pantry Assistant
Jerrey Weiss
KidsKonnect
Unju Chang-Canine, MA, LMHC, NCC
Program Coordinator
Steve Frankenberry, LMHC
Dependency Coordinator
KidsKonnect Facilitators:
Carol Daugherty, MA, LMHC
Rhonda Rittenhouse, MA
Shelley Ryan, MSW
Elizabeth Hollingsworth, MA, LMHC
Jill Schaffer, MA
Kinneret Outreach
Joyce Fader, BSN
Director of Social Services
Mary Siegel, MA, NCC
CHSP Coordinator
Older Adult Services
Jim Wilde, MSW, LCSW
Supervisor of Older Adults
Volunteer Services, Family Advocacy, Women's Forum
Marni S. Chepenik
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Board of Directors 2007-2008
Martin H. Sherman - President
Robert I. Weissmann - 1st Vice President
James Riola - 2nd Vice President
Tayler Gold - Treasurer
Diane Andrews - Secretary
Board of Directors
Denise Johnson - Allen
Jackie Brockington
Roz Fuchs
Tayler Gold
Barbara Grossman
Francine G. Haynes
Barry J. Kudlowitz
Rosalind Levy
Robert M. Meyer, MD
Alfred Miller
Craig Pearlman
Robert Petree
Michelle Radcliffe
Jill Riola
Debra Simms
Blanquita Trabold
Neil Webman
Madeline Wolly
