Ellie Ettman Director of Clinical Services, and Kayla Jasper, Clinical Team Leader, discussed the work of FamilyMatters, providing barrier-free, personalized in-home support services to children and families facing crisis, trauma or overwhelming life challenges.

They describe their work as ‘navigators,’ empowering families – many with a-typical to neurodivergent children – with the resources, skills and guidance they need to overcome obstacles. 

The first expansion office of JAFCO (Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options), a non-profit organization established in 1992 in South Florida, FamilyMatters provides Family Strengthening support services, as well as parent and guardian respite, child enrichment programs and support groups.

They are proud that FamilyMatters will immediately respond to anyone who reaches out for help and provide barrier-free support, at no cost, for as long as necessary. No family is turned away due to insurance, financial limitations, or diagnostic criteria. They point out their mission includes the promise of ‘Meeting Families Where They Are’ they bring care directly into homes, schools, and communities for the most effective support.

They are looking for community support to extend their services, including donations and volunteer hours for their enrichment programs and support groups.

For more information visit FamilyMattersnetwork.org