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Ms. Sefansky said because Jewish Family Service in Detroit does not offer this type of pro- gram, Ann Arbor hopes to con- tinue reaching out to more single Detroiters. "We think an introduction ser- vice is a wonderful idea, but that's not one of our priorities," said Margaret Weiner, associate ex- ecutive director at Jewish Fam- ily Service of Metropolitan Detroit. "It's not that there isn't a need here, but we do have places for singles to meet, such as the Jewish Community Cen- ter, and we are primarily an agency whose priority is to help people in distress." While the Ann Arbor JFS in- troduction program is well-re- ceived, it is only one of many services that JFS provides. Con- necting clients with mental health professionals in the corn- munity, coordinating older adults with community agencies and volunteers, assisting with nurs- ing home transitions and helping with resettlement of immigrants, such as job placement, are other services offered. JFS also has an addiction task force in the works, to enlighten the Jewish commu- nity about substance abuse issues and resources. In the future, they hope to deliver kosher meals on wheels for Jewish seniors. A relatively new agency, JFS was formed in 1993. "Jewish Family Services was a much needed agency in a Jewish com- munity that's small, but grow- ing," explained Ms. Sefansky, who is a clinical social worker at the University of Michigan Mott Children's Hospital. "We estimate about 5,000-6,000 Jews live in Ann Arbor, not including Uni- versity of Michigan students. Because we are a thriving com- munity with increasing concerns, we want to be able to meet the needs of the Jewish population that is not met by the general community." It took about five years for the concept to become a reality. First, the Jewish Federation of Wash- tenaw County hired a consultant to look at agencies in other small communities around the country, and then a task force was formed. "We looked at it from a social services perspective, and our aim was to provide family life educa- tion workshops, counseling re- ferrals and assistance during stressful life events, such as divorce and grief," said Ms. Sefansky, who was a clinical case- worker at Jewish Family Service in Southfield before becoming director in Ann Arbor. Adoption is another major area that the JFS would like to cover. They are in the process of ex- ploring options and are trying to work out an agreement with Toledo, since Jewish Family Ser- vice in Detroit will not take Ann Arbor couples on their waiting list. "We are not permitted to ac- cept Ann Arbor couples for adop- tion because we have such a small pool of adoptive babies and children, and because our fund- ing sources mandate that we only serve Oakland, Wayne and Ma- comb counties," said Margaret Weiner. While Ms. Sefansky has been working with Toledo Jewish Family Services in trying to add Ann Arbor couples to its list, she is waiting to see what happens when new Michigan adoption laws go into effect Jan. 1, and pri- vate adoptions become legal. "In the meantime, I am also trying to forge a relationship with Catholic Social Services in Ann Arbor," said Ms. Sefansky. Ms. Sefansky says Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County can not be compared to its counterpart in Detroit. "I am the staff, and am only here part time," she says. "Detroit has been established for 50-60 years. They are a full agency, we are not. I have a small budget, theirs is much larger. They have outside financial support, we are fully funded by client fees, the Feder- ation and private donations. "Although there is a lot we would like to do, we know it will take time before we can become a full-service agency. But I think and hope that one day we will be able to address the concerns and life's challenges of the entire Ann Arbor Jewish community." ❑ Day Camp Plans Reunion Raanana Day Camp, Washtenaw County's only Jewish day camp, will hold a reunion celebration at the Jewish Community Center of Washtenaw County Jan. 15 from 1-4 p.m. Former staff members and camper aides, former campers, and Bobbie Heilveil, the camp's director for over 10 years, will join for an afternoon of fun and memories. Everyone who has participat- ed in Raanana over the years is invited. Reservations are need- ed, call (313) 971-0990.