Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) of Greater Philadelphia nurtures and supports children, youth and families in every phase of the life cycle through emergency assistance, counseling, chaplaincy and other vital programs. Each day JFCS reaches out and supports the needs of individuals, families and communities through its major programmatic areas: Children, Youth and Family Services; Adult Services; Senior Services; Education and Outreach Services; Jewish Community Services; and OpenArms Adoption Network.

Description:
ABOUT JFCS

With a rich tradition of over 154 years, Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia offers a diverse array of services to help children, adults, seniors, and families cope with challenges that arise throughout the lifecycle. JFCS’ staff of caring and dedicated fully licensed clinical social workers is committed to providing quality services, compassionate support, and solutions that work.

Everyone faces challenges and can occasionally feel anxious or discouraged. Timely help from a caring professional provides coping strategies and can help prevent problems from reaching serious crises.

Each day, JFCS reaches out and supports the needs of individuals, families, and communities through its major programmatic areas: Children, Youth and Family Services; Adult Services; Senior Services; Education and Outreach Services; Jewish Community Services; and OpenArms Adoption Network.

When compassion counts… Count on JFCS. Call the JFCS helpline at 1-866-JFCS-NOW. For more information call 215-496-9700, email info@jfcsphilly.org or visit www.jfcsphilly.org.

History:
Serving the Community for over 150 Years!

Today's JFCS is the result of the historic merger in 1983 of the Association for Jewish Children and Jewish Family Service.

AJC dates back to 1855, when Rebecca Gratz founded its predecessor, the Jewish Foster Home - the first institution in the country to care for indigent and destitute Jewish children. The Home merged with several Jewish children's service organizations to form the Association for Jewish Children in 1941.
JFS began in 1869 as United Hebrew Charities, established to provide food, clothing, fuel, medical attendance and other aid to those in need. By 1920, the agency had evolved from one run mainly by volunteers to a professional organization with trained social workers. By 1948, when the agency became Jewish Family Service of Philadelphia, its services included counseling, homemaker services, services for older persons, a volunteer program, and Jewish family life education.
Since both AJC and JFS were serving children and parents, they eventually merged to become JFCS, one comprehensive agency serving individuals, children and seniors through all phases of the life cycle.

Contact person: Sandy Fryer, Director of Volunteer Services, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: 215-698-2349

Address:

10125 Verree Road Philadelphia, PA 19116 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.jfcsphilly.org

Directions:

The Volunteer Services department is located at the JFCS Northeast Office. Take Roosevelt Boulevard (Route 1) to Red Lion Road, and head west on Red Lion. Proceed to Verree Road and turn right. The JFCS building is. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: 58/Red L ion Rd. at Verree Rd., 3 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.septa.com/

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	No