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Jewish Adoption & Family Care Options is a nonprofit organization established in 1992 to care for abused, neglected and at-risk children as well as those with developmental disabilities.

11/02/2026

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who joined us for the JAFCO Children’s Village rededication celebration and ribbon cutting! ❤️

It was a truly magical morning celebrating the incredible generosity of our donors and witnessing the heart of our mission in action. Because of your unwavering love and support, we are able to continue providing a safe, nurturing haven where vulnerable children and families can heal, grow, and thrive. Thank you for being the village that makes this life-changing work possible. ✨🏡

10/29/2026

A huge thank you to Steinger, Greene & Feiner Injury Lawyers Law Firm and Partner Sean Greene for their generous $5,000 donation to JAFCO’s upcoming Showered with Love Luncheon & Card Party! 💙

Pictured here is Sean Greene presenting the check to Luncheon Co-Chair Carla Fine, who accepted on behalf of JAFCO.

We are so grateful for your incredible support as we prepare for this special event at Admiral’s Cove on February 24, 2027. Community partners like you make it possible for us to continue our vital mission of caring for vulnerable children and families.

For more information about the event, visit the link below.
https://jafco.org/showered-with-love/

10/28/2026

Last week’s Parents’ Night Out was nothing short of powerful and uplifting! ✨💛

Caring for a child with special needs is a full-time labor of love, and giving our incredible parents a dedicated space to connect, recharge, and simply breathe is so important.

A massive thank you to Scuotto’s for their incredible generosity in welcoming and feeding our parents, and giving them a night to truly remember. We are endlessly grateful to have community partners who step up and genuinely care about our families. 🍕🥗

To all the parents who came out: thank you for joining us, sharing laughs, and taking some well-deserved time off. You earned every single minute of it!

10/27/2026

"Can you please come pick them up early?"

For the mother of twin daughters Maddison and Sierra, hearing those words used to be a constant source of anxiety. Finding a truly inclusive program where her girls could thrive felt nearly impossible— until they discovered the JAFCO Children’s Ability Center CLIFF Program. 🌟

Instead of dreaded stress calls, her phone is now filled with happy updates, smiling photos, and peace of mind. Knowing her daughters are safe and fully supported has given her something priceless: much-needed time to rest and recharge. 💛

“This is the first program they’ve attended where I haven’t been called to pick them up early. I am so grateful to have found a place where my daughters can be themselves, feel supported, and thrive.”

Every young adult deserves to belong and be celebrated for who they are. ✨

🔗 Learn more about our services at the link in our bio!

10/26/2026

🍦🍓 Treat yourself and give back! On Wednesday, October 28, visit Menchie’s Davie anytime between 12 PM and 10 PM, and 20% of your purchase will be donated to JAFCO!

📍 4900 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33328
🗓 Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 12 PM - 10 PM

Bring your friends and family! Your purchases help provide safety, support, and care to children and families in our community. 💙

10/23/2026

What an incredible start to our event season! 💙

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the In My Shoes Luncheon. It was a morning filled with community, inspiration, and profound impact.

We want to send a special note of gratitude to:

Our Honorees, Kim Schermer Fetterman and Sean Fetterman, for your unwavering dedication and extraordinary support of our mission. 🌟

Our special speakers, Gabe and Erin, for sharing your powerful stories and touching all of our hearts.

The Ability@Work Team, for your wonderful performance that brought so much energy and joy to the room! 👏

Because of your generosity and continued support, we are able to keep providing life-saving programs at the Children's Ability Center, empowering children and families to thrive. Thank you for walking in our shoes and standing by our side. 💫

10/22/2026

💙 Every event is an opportunity to come together in support of children and families who need us most.

Join us for one or all of JAFCO's events as we close out 2026! From networking happy hours to friendly competitions, there’s something for everyone. We can’t wait to celebrate, connect, and uplift others, together. 🃏✨

NextGen Happy Hour at Rhythm & Vine | October 29
Happy Hour at 5 Iron Golf, Coral Gables | November 4
All In for JAFCO Poker Tournament at the Children's Ability Center - Illuminate | November 5
Name Your Game Luncheon & Card Party at Temple Solel, Hollywood | November 11
Chanukah Miracles Luncheon at JW Marriott Turnberry Resort, Aventura | November 16
The Starlight Gala at Boca West Country Club, Boca Raton | December 12

Register today at jafco.org/events.

10/21/2026

Stepping into the spotlight! 🎭✨

Our JAFCO Ability@Work participants had an incredible time learning acting skills from our amazing friends at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts! From boosting confidence and practicing public speaking to exploring self-expression and teamwork, this partnership is all about unlocking new potential and having a blast.

We are so grateful to the Broward Center for creating such an inclusive, empowering space for our young adults to shine. 🌟

Drop a 👏 in the comments to cheer on our rising stars!

10/20/2026

On December 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm, JAFCO will gather for our Starlight Gala: Lighting the Way Forward, an evening dedicated to the children and families at the heart of everything we do.

We're honored to celebrate this year's honorees, whose vision, advocacy, and generosity have helped children and families across our community feel safe, supported, and hopeful:

⭐ Lifetime Achievement Award: Helene & Stephen Weicholz
⭐ Jacob's Ladder Award for Child Advocacy: Dr. Karen Mashkin and Marci & Isadore Mitzner
⭐ Philanthropic Impact Award for Empowering Families: The S. Glass Foundation
⭐ Community Impact Award: Lori Alhadeff and Debbi Hixon

Join us as we celebrate the children and families of JAFCO.

For more information, visit https://jafco.org/the-starlight-gala/

10/19/2026

The holidays are all about family, and at JAFCO, our children are a BIG part of ours. 💙

This Chanukah, we're inviting our incredible community to help us make the season brighter for the children of JAFCO with our annual Chanukah Gift Drive. Year after year, you've shown how much you love our kids, and this year, we're hoping to make their holidays special...in a really BIG way.

Your gift can mean a child spends the holiday season with a big smile, knowing they are cared for and celebrated.

Here's how you can take part:

🎁 Shop our Amazon wishlist: https://ow.ly/w7Qn50ZZ5kX
📦 Send gifts directly to the JAFCO Children's Ability Center, 5100 N. Nob Hill Road, Sunrise, FL 33351

Let's rally around our children and give them the most meaningful holiday possible. Thank you for being part of the JAFCO family.

Address

4200 N. University Drive
Sunrise, FL
33351

Telephone

+19547497230

Website

http://www.jafco.org/

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