Jewish Family Service

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January 2010

Organization: Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson (JFS)

Mission: Based upon Jewish tradition and values, the mission of Jewish Family Service, Inc. is to strengthen and preserve the well-being of individuals and families; to help them effectively meet the challenges and changes through life by providing quality human services and professional counseling to all who call upon its services.

Organization Description: Every year, Jewish Family Service receives thousands of calls for assistance and serves more than 3,000 people who reside in Bergen County and the Northern Region of Hudson County.

* Clinical Services

~ Individual, group, family and marriage counseling

~ School-based counseling

~ Specialized services for: children and adolescents; individuals with special needs; and victims of domestic violence

* Elder Care Services

~ Kosher Meals on Wheels - at-home meal delivery

~ Care management, support and advocacy

~ Specialized support for Holocaust Survivors

~ Friendly Visitor and Telephone Reassurance - volunteer programs

* Job Search Network

~ Career Counseling and coaching

~ Workshops and support groups

~ Computer training

~ Refugee resettlement

~ ACE: Achieve Career Excellence - a program for young adults with Asperger's Syndrome

~ Ready to Work - an employment readiness program for youth

* Club Ed - school based after school programs

* The Living Room - A Health & Wellness Center

~ Bereavement support

~ Second generation Holocaust survivor's group

~ Joy Lunch Club - social dining and holiday celebrations for isolated elders

~ Addiction recovery support

~ Training and psycho-educational workshops

* Information and Referrals

* Advocacy

* Emergency Financial Assistance

* Volunteer Opportunities

Fun Fact: JFS was founded in 1952. Initially known as the Jewish Welfare Council of Bergen County, it was established by local lenders to address the human and communal needs of families and individuals within the Jewish community. During the past 58 years, the role of JFS has expanded to meet changing needs. It now reaches out to the Jewish community and well beyond with a wide array of human service programs.

How Can I Help?

* Partner wish JFS, as a philanthropic donor or as a volunteer
* Tell your friends, neighbors and family, who may benefit from our helping hands

Contact Person: Information and Referral Department (IRA)
Address: 1485 Teaneck Road Teaneck, NJ 07666

Phone: (201) 837-9090

Email: ira@jfsbergen.org