JFF-DC Kickoff Event
Well & Wonder Studio 4926 Wisconsin Ave NW, DCJoin us on Thursday, May 11th, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Well and Wonder Studio at 4926 Wisconsin Ave. NW, in Washington, DC, to celebrate JFF-Greater DC! There is...
These support groups are free and open to all women experiencing infertility in Greater D.C.
Our fertility buddies practice “relationship-based support.” Individuals currently experiencing infertility are matched with trained fertility buddy veterans, who understand the pressure, pain, and emotional upheaval caused by infertility, and can offer the much-needed support to their buddies.
As a Greater D.C. resident, you may be eligible to apply for our grants:
Other financial benefits through JFF include:
JFF offers community programming to spread awareness of infertility and to bring our amazing community together.
Julie Bindeman, Psy-D- Out of Network
Caryn Malkus, LCMFT- Out of Network
Jordana Ravick, LCSW-C– Out of Network
Danielle Rothman, Psy-D- Out of Network
Karen Wasserstein, Psy-D- Out of Network
Sarah was raised in Andover, Massachusetts, just outside Boston. She attended college at the University of Maryland, and after earning a degree in Communication and Public Relations, she knew she’d come back to live in the area one day. She returned to Boston for a few years to complete her Master’s of Education at Salem State University, and in 2009 made the permanent move to Washington, DC, where she currently lives with her husband and son. She has worked in education as a teacher for 16 years, and in the non-profit sectors for Junior Achievement and the Boston Ballet. After experiencing infertility and then successfully having her son via IVF in 2017, she promised herself that she would one day work to support others going through the process.
Six years after that promise, Sarah is thrilled to join JFF and help others overcome infertility and navigate the roller coaster of emotions and treatments that are often involved with the journey.
Why JFF?
Amy has always been interested in how our community can respond and support people in various ways. During the decade she spent building her own family she thought about others facing fertility challenges and wanted to make a difference as so many people who are trying to build their families feel very marginalized. JFF is a transformative organization that can help people feel accepted, taken in, and cared for while they are experiencing this life crisis. And we can connect people to Judaism, hopefully creating a lifelong connection.
Why JFF?
Stephanie and her husband underwent a long and challenging course of fertility treatment before conceiving their son. It was through this process that Stephanie learned about the value of both peer and professional support. She hopes to pay it forward to people experiencing the fertility process and to use the JFF platform to further share her story, with the goal of removing the stigma associated with infertility in the Jewish community.
Why JFF?
Stephanie and her husband underwent a long and challenging course of fertility treatment before conceiving their son. It was through this process that Stephanie learned about the value of both peer and professional support. She hopes to pay it forward to people experiencing the fertility process and to use the JFF platform to further share her story, with the goal of removing the stigma associated with infertility in the Jewish community.
Jennifer dedicates her time to many organizations, including the Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) where she provides dental treatment to Holocaust survivors. She enjoys traveling overseas to volunteer with Kids International Dental Services (KIDS) to provide for children who do not have access to dental care. When she is not treating patients or volunteering, Jennifer enjoys exercising and spending time in Bethesda, Maryland with her husband, two children, and their rescue pup Rosie.
WHY JFF?
Volunteering with the Jewish Fertility Foundation (JFF) allows Jennifer to help provide local families with the gift of education, financial support, and emotional guidance.
Join us on Thursday, May 11th, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at Well and Wonder Studio at 4926 Wisconsin Ave. NW, in Washington, DC, to celebrate JFF-Greater DC! There is...