Jewish Family And Childrens Service Of Greater Philadelphia

JFCS PROVIDES QUALITY SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND INDIVIDUALS GUIDED BY OUR JEWISH VALUES.

INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY SERVICES- CARING FOR OUR MENTAL HEALTH IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT TO OUR EMOTIONAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL, AND PHYSICAL WELL-BEING. DEALING WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES IS INCREDIBLY COMMON, AND THE BRAVEST STEP SOMEONE CAN TAKE IS REACHING OUT FOR HELP. JFCS PROVIDES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO THE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA. IN FY 23, WE SERVED 1,209 INDIVIDUALS.

OUR CLOSET IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD (OCIYN) IS A FREE MOBILE PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES THOSE IN NEED ACROSS OUR CITY WITH THE BASIC NECESSITIES OF FOOD AND CLOTHING, AS WELL AS ACCESS TO SERVICES AND BENEFITS. THE OCIYN BUS VISITS HOST SITES IN UNDER-RESOURCED NEIGHBORHOODS AND CENTRAL LOCATIONS WITH FRESH, HEALTHY PRODUCE AND PANTRY STAPLES, A MINI POP-UP CLOTHING SHOP, AND AN ONSITE SOCIAL WORKER. HOST SITES INCLUDE CHURCHES, SYNAGOGUES, HOSPITALS, COMMUNITY CENTERS, AND AGENCY PARTNERS. THERE ARE NO REFERRALS REQUIRED OR FORMS TO FILL OUT. ALL FREE, QUALITY FOOD AND CLOTHING ITEMS ARE PROVIDED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT IN A WARM AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. OCIYN ALSO PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED PACKAGES OF EMERGENCY CLOTHING DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO THOSE IN NEED, AS WELL AS FOOD PACKAGE DELIVERY TO HOMEBOUND CLIENTS. IN FY 23, WE SERVED 1,354 INDIVIDUALS WITH BASIC NEEDS AND SOCIAL SERVICES THROUGH 37 POP-UPS ALONG WITH PROVIDING 1,789 HOUSEHOLDS WITH EMERGENCY CLOTHING PACKAGES BARBARA AND HARVEY BRODSKY ENRICHMENT CENTER-PROGRAM SUPPORTS ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING A SPACE FOR CLIENTS TO COME TO RECEIVE SERVICES FROM JFCS.OPEN ARMS ADOPTION NETWORK-OPEN ARMS ADOPTION NETWORK IS COMMITTED TO HELPING BUILD STRONG, HEALTHY FAMILIES. WE BELIEVE THAT ADOPTION IS AN ENRICHING AND WONDERFUL WAY TO FORM A FAMILY AND A POSITIVE OPTION FOR A WOMAN NOT PREPARED TO PARENT AT THE CURRENT TIME. WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A LIFETIME OF SUPPORT AND EDUCATION. WITH OFFICES IN PA, NJ, NY AND DE, OPEN ARMS ADOPTION NETWORK OFFERS SERVICES TO FAMILIES HOPING TO ADOPT A BABY, AS WELL AS OPTIONS COUNSELING TO PREGNANT WOMEN AND NEW MOTHERS CONSIDERING ADOPTION FOR THEIR BABY. IN FY 23 WE SERVED 832 INDIVIDUALS AND TRAINED 60 PROFESSIONALS.

OLDER ADULT SERVICES- JFCS OFFERS WARM AND HOLISTIC CARE TO OLDER ADULTS AND HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS THAT HELPS THEM AGE WITH DIGNITY, REMAIN IN THEIR HOMES IF THEY WISH, STAY HEALTHY AND ACTIVE, CONNECT WITH THEIR COMMUNITIES, RECEIVE HOME SERVICES, TAKE PART IN SOCIAL EVENTS AND CLASSES, AND LIVE WHOLE LIVES IN THEIR GOLDEN YEARS. IN FY 23, WE SERVED 1448 INDIVIDUALS.

EDUCATION & OUTREACH SERVICES-JFCS IS COMMITTED TO THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. WHETHER HELPING FAMILIES TO GROW, OR COACHING CHILDREN AND TEENS ON HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY AND SAFE DECISIONS, JFCS PROVIDES EDUCATION, SUPPORT, AND SKILLS FOR LIFE. THESE INCLUDE PARENTING CLASSES, PREVENTION & INTERVENTION SERVICES, SUMMER WORK READY AND THE ELECT (EDUCATION LEADING TO EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER TRAINING) PROGRAM. IN FY 23, WE SERVED 10,304 INDIVIDUALS.