Jewish Family Services Offers Free International Adoption Seminar

January 2, 2007

Jewish Family Services’ (JFS) Adoption Services program is offering an “International Adoption Seminar” facilitated by Melinda Randa, MSW, LCSW, Executive Director of Adoption Choice of Milwaukee, who will discuss options for expanding or starting a family through adoption. The workshop will be held on Monday, January 21st from 6-7:30 p.m. at Jewish Family Services, 1300 N. Jackson St. in Milwaukee, and is free and open to the community.

Marybeth Murphy, Coordinator of Adoption Services at JFS states, “Jewish Family Services is a safe, confidential, and supportive place to discuss and navigate the many issues surrounding the choice to adopt.  This informational session is part of JFS’ effort to provide resources to the community and help children, adults, and families adjust mentally and emotionally in any life transition.”

To register for this event or for more information about Adoption Services at JFS, please contact Marybeth Murphy at 414-390-5800 or visit JFS online at www.jfsmilw.org.

For 141 years, Jewish Family Services has provided comprehensive social services to the Milwaukee area Jewish and general community. Its mission is to provide supportive services that strengthen families, children and individuals throughout the life cycle within the context of their unique needs and traditions.