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These support groups are free and open to all women experiencing infertility in Tampa.
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 Tampa 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.
Erica DuPont, LCSW – Owner, Pro Therapy Plus
Dr. Barbra Feinberg – Owner, Dr. Barb Cares
Jocie Fletcher, LCSW – Fountain Fertility Group
The Reproductive Medicine Group (partnership pending)
Florida Fertility Institute (partnership pending)
Shady Grove Fertility
Lucie Kahn grew up outside of Boston before making her way to New Jersey and landing in sunny Tampa, FL. Lucie has a Masters in Science and is a Certified Child Life Specialist. She has previously worked to help hospitalized children and their families navigate the unknowns and scary moments of the healthcare world. While experiencing her own infertility journey, Lucie walked away from Child life to serve as a program director for various children and family-based organizations. She has a passion for working with people of all ages and abilities and loves to be a smiling face in their day. Lucie has a wonderful husband and two little girls named Charlotte and Malia.
Lucie is thrilled to be a part of JFF Tampa after moving to the area last year. She is looking forward to expanding JFF programming while diving deep into the community and getting to know all of its wonderful people. Lucie noted how honored she feels to be a part of this deeply personal time in families’ lives. She looks forward to helping the Tampa community understand their fertility options and feel an outpouring of support.
Currently, Cara is a Product Development Specialist working on information technology e-learning products for high school students and adults. She has worked both in Higher Education and in the Software Engineering bootcamp space previously and is passionate about educating and empowering others during points of transition.
Cara is a graduate of the 2010-2011 Jewish Leadership Development Institute (now known as the Hope Cohen Barnett Leadership Institute). Most recently, she has served as a member of the Tampa Jewish Family Services (TJFS) board and advisory council. Additionally, Cara participates in Resolve’s Federal Advocacy Day focused on increasing awareness and interest in fertility and family building issues with legislators.
Cara lives in New Tampa with her husband, Jeff, their 3 year old IVF son, Joshua, and their dog, Bailee.
Why JFF?
Cara is passionate about the work of JFF based on her own experience. While going through her fertility journey, she recognized the importance of community, support, and advocacy. Having a medically complex case, Cara completed her family through IVF. Going through the process, Cara developed her self-advocacy skills and has supported other family and friends going through similar experiences. Being able to help others experiencing and impacted by infertility is a fulfilling way to give back.
WHY JFF?
Although Natalia never chose to pursue a career in science/healthcare, she has always been drawn to medicine and the human body. While living in Israel she became aware of the many people traveling to Israel for medical treatment. As she began to explore this more, she had the idea of creating a service to bring Americans to Israel for IVF treatment. While the logistics proved to be too much of a barrier at the time, the information and people she got to know during that time made a mark on her. Upon moving to Tampa and learning about JFF, Natalia knew this was an important resource for the community and was excited to help this program launch in Tampa.
WHY JFF?
Sara joined the Advisory Council because she believes that providing a way for a woman’s dream to come true to have a child is a humbling responsibility and an incredible privilege. Being a part of something this special not only allows other women to realize their most cherished dreams but allows her, in some small way, to assure the continuation of the Jewish people.
Rabbi Simon grew up in Denver, CO and holds degrees in psychology and Jewish studies from the University of Arizona Honors College, a Master of Educational Administration with specialization in Jewish Education from Xavier University and both a Master of Arts in Hebrew Letters degree and rabbinic ordination from the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati, OH. While attending the HUC-JIR, he founded a Jewish rock band called The Minor Prophets. Utilizing his musical background, Rabbi Simon loves incorporating music into many aspects of worship.
WHY JFF?
Rabbi Simon has worked with many couples experiencing infertility and is extremely pleased to be able to work with the Jewish Fertility Foundation to help provide aide and support within Tampa’s Jewish community. He is proud to be an advocate and is willing to be available to anyone for whom his presence would be a comfort.
WHY JFF?
As a mother who has gone through surrogacy, I am very passionate about helping others through their fertility journey.
In 1980, Dr. Verkauf founded what would become the largest and most successful Reproductive Endocrine Infertility practices in Tampa. After retiring in 2017, he returned to the University to initiate the division of menopause to start the Menopausal Clinic within the Department of OB/GYN. He remains on the faculty as an affiliated professor of obstetrics and gynecology.
WHY JFF?
I think the Foundation has a value because one of the most trying times of a woman's life is if she is unable to conceive when she wants to. I've had experience in dealing with many women in that circumstance and have the pleasure of their appreciation for help in acquiring a pregnancy. Some women require direction in order to get to the appropriate doctors to see for this issue. The Foundation will help in that regard.
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