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Compassion. Responsibility. Community.

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia has a unique and vital mission: to strengthen families and individuals across generations and cultures to achieve stability, independence, and community.

Mental Health & Wellness

Mental health is extremely important to our emotional, psychological, social, and physical well-being. JFCS provides a holistic approach to the needs of children, families, and individuals.

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Basic Needs

JFCS is committed to meeting the basic needs of community members throughout the Greater Philadelphia area who are experiencing food, clothing, or financial challenges.

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Older Adults & Holocaust Survivor Support

JFCS offers warm and holistic care to older adults and Holocaust Survivors that helps them age with dignity and remain in their homes. </p

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People Living with Disabilities Program

We support individuals with disabilities and their families and caregivers to achieve independence and an enhanced quality of life.

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LGBTQ Initiative

JFCS provides a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, & Questioning (LGBTQ+) community.

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Children & 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.

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Let Us Help You – Call 866.JFCS.NOW (866.532.7669)

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In The Community

JFCS In Your Neighborhood News Coverage

Check out recent media coverage at our In Your Neighborhood event at Nationalities Service Center.

Hoarding Increased During the Pandemic. Stress, Isolation, and Lack of Visitors Could Be Why.

Hear from our Hoarding expert Dara Leinweber in this recent article in The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Upcoming Events

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tHE ART OF LETTING gO

Thursdays, September 8-29

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Women & Money Meet up

First Tuesday of the Month

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THE ART OF LETTING GO: Art Therapy for Individuals

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Members of our People Living with Disabilities Pro

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JFCS and Habibah Sulayman Smith, MS, CEO/Found of

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Our Education and Outreach Services have been havi

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hours of in-home nursing and chore care for Holocaust Survivors and older adults

free items of clothing distributed by Our Closet

counseling hours

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youth received prevention trainings on drugs and alcohol, suicide, sexual abuse, gambling, and violence

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Compassion. Responsibility. Community.

Mental Health & Wellness

Basic Needs

Older Adults & Holocaust Survivor Support

People Living with Disabilities Program

LGBTQ Initiative

Children & Families

In The Community

JFCS In Your Neighborhood News Coverage

Hoarding Increased During the Pandemic. Stress, Isolation, and Lack of Visitors Could Be Why.

Upcoming Events

tHE ART OF LETTING gO

Women & Money Meet up

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