PHILADELPHIA, PA (October 2025) – Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia (JFCS) and Abramson Senior Care have merged – uniting two legacy institutions with nearly 400 years of combined service. Within JFCS, senior services will now be referred to as Abramson Senior Care of JFCS, operating as a single, comprehensive resource for older adults and their caregivers throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.
As a result of the merger, families will gain enhanced access to a wider array of programs and services across the social services and healthcare continuum, tailored to the diverse and evolving needs of older adults and their families.
Caren Barnet, JFCS’ Chair of the Boards of Directors and Trustees comments, “This merger represents an exciting step forward in our mission to strengthen families and individuals across generations and cultures with compassion, dignity, and respect.”
“Our coming together reflects both institutions’ shared commitment to the health and well-being of older adults in the Greater Philadelphia community,” continues Neil Model, former Board Chair of Abramson Senior Care.
Robin Brandies, President and CEO of JFCS comments, “By combining our strengths and broadening our reach, we can ensure even greater access to critical services for vulnerable older adults and their caregivers.”
About Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia (JFCS)
JFCS has a unique and vital mission: to strengthen families and individuals across generations and cultures to achieve stability, independence, and community. JFCS provides quality social and community services across the life span to enhance the lives of children, families, and individuals. Guided by Jewish values, JFCS’ services are available to all in the Greater Philadelphia region. For more information, visit www.jfcsphilly.org.
About Abramson Senior Care
For nearly 160 years, Abramson Senior Care has enhanced the lives of seniors and family caregivers by providing extraordinary care, partnering in their personal journeys, and rooting its approach in Jewish values. Abramson connects seniors and families to coordinated healthcare and comprehensive support to ensure that seniors have the opportunity to age as safely and independently as possible. For more information, visit www.abramsonseniorcare.org.