Jewish Federations of North America have awarded dozens of grants to help Holocaust survivors and seniors

Holocaust Care Center and Institute on Aging and Trauma at Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) awarded grants to support more than three dozen Jewish and non-Jewish agencies providing social services to Holocaust survivors, traumatized older adults, and their family caregivers.

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Experts estimate that up to 90% of older Americans have experienced trauma of varying severity. Recognizing the expertise and influence of the Jewish Federations in working with trauma survivors, the US federal government, through dedicated funding, has provided JFNA with the opportunity to become a national resource center on aging and trauma.

The federal government has praised the Jewish Federations' approach to elderly care. JFNA applies the PCTI (Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Service) system to all older adults and their caregivers. The PCTI approach promotes trust and empowerment for all people by incorporating trauma-informed knowledge into agency programs, policies, and procedures.

The awarded grants will support local agencies and social services, nursing homes, Jewish organizations and national communities that use the PCTI approach in their work. JFNA provides support to organizations serving both Jewish and non-Jewish seniors and their families. In addition to providing grants Jewish Federations of North America support, among other things, intensive education and training programs for all grant recipients. These programs improve physical, cognitive and mental health and help older adults and their families access critical services.

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With 2015 year Jewish Federations of North America provided support to approximately 47 Holocaust survivors, 000 traumatized older adults, 15 elder care professionals, and 000 caregivers of older relatives.

“Caring for Holocaust survivors is a core value and deep commitment of the Jewish Federations,” said JFNA Board Chair Julie Platt. “As we grapple with the psychological impact of the terrorist attacks of October 7, our work to support older people who have experienced trauma has never been more important.”

“Holocaust survivors are our teachers and our heroes. The prevalence of injuries across many populations creates high demand for our innovative services. Thanks to philanthropists and our government partners, we are able to provide care that takes into account the history of this trauma,” added Shelly Rood Wernick, granddaughter of Holocaust survivors and managing director of the Holocaust Survivor Center and the Institute on Aging and Trauma at the Jewish Federations of North America.

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