Megan is a Family Consultant in New Castle County for the JFS Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) program. If a family is at-risk or in crisis, our Family Consultants work with them to identify support systems and develop action plans to reach their goals with confidence.
Megan graduated from the Pennsylvania State University with a B.S in Biobehavioral Health, and will be starting a Master’s of Pubic Health in Community Health from West Chester University in January 2026. She is one of five siblings, with three younger sisters and one older brother.
Why JFS?
“I was excited by the mission and goals of JFS! I am passionate about working with under-resourced communities and helping bring equality to the world. I hope to learn and grow during my time at JFS.”
What are your hobbies?
“I love to bake and cook in my free time as a way to destress and be creative. Cupcakes are my specialty, but I love to bake anything, especially bread!”
What is one fun fact about you?
“I lived in Japan during my middle and high school years. I loved the freedom of living there, the beautiful sights, and the food of course! I miss living there everyday.”
Joseph is a Promoting Safe and Stable Families Consultant in Sussex County. He will be providing services to families and fathers that live in the Sussex area.
Joseph was raised in Delmarva and born in Northern Virginia. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in psychology. He is a credentialed Delaware Behavioral Health assessor #103.
Previously, Joseph worked with DSAMH as a psychiatric social worker and positioned himself with several different non-profit mental health teams, while supporting adults, adolescents, and family members.
What brings me to this great opportunity at JFS is the extensive history, reputation, purpose, mission, and the genuine mannerisms of the team while expressing and promoting welcomeness, kindness, trust, professionalism, change, growth, respect, and possessing the infectious feeling of the want to come back atmosphere that everyone shows is hard to come by. I look forward to meeting everyone.”
Joseph is a a son, brother, uncle, spouse, dad, grandad and friend to many. Some of his hobbies include playing tennis, traveling, biking, hiking, exploring new places, meeting up with friends/family, and fellowship.
One fun fact about Joseph is that he played bass with Chuck Berry and many others in his spare time.
Leroy is a Family Consultant for JFS. He completed his Bachelor’s in Biology at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and is pursuing a Master’s in Medical Sciences – Public Health from Liberty University. Leroy previously worked at Evolent Health in Baltimore, MD as a case manager.
Leroy has one niece and three nephews. He likes to go on hikes with his dog, a two-year old American Bully named Geno, and is a huge sports fanatic. Some fun facts about Leroy is that he is currently learning how to play the piano, and he got the chance to fly a Cessna 172 airplane for his 16th birthday.
Neyssa is a passionate, dedicated Community-Based Counselor at Jewish Family Services in New Castle County. She prides herself on using an integrative counseling approach to optimize support for youth, young adults, and their families. Recognizing the many challenges that the families face, she aims to always provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and motivational environment to lead her clients to successful outcomes.
Neyssa obtained her graduate degree from Springfield College, with a concentration in clinical mental health counseling. She uses a variety of approaches and theories to provide the most comprehensive support while providing current evidence-based treatment options.
Whether in a one-on-one setting or a group setting, Neyssa is committed to establishing trusting, healthy relationships with her clients so she can provide the most effective family services.
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Populations and Issues