Our Mission
Strengthening individuals. Strengthening families. Strengthening community. That’s what Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) is all about.
As the problem-solving center for residents of San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma, Santa Clara, and San Mateo counties, we are a lifeline for children, families, and older adults facing personal crises or challenges. Whether it’s help for a major life transition or support for other challenges, JFCS is here for you. We have over 40 programs, including home care for seniors, therapy for children, youth volunteer programs, services for people with disabilities, and much more.
Founded in 1850, JFCS is one of the oldest and largest human service agencies in the United States. We are guided by the Jewish traditions of advancing human dignity for everyone, community responsibility, inter-generational ties, and repairing the world. JFCS serves people of all faiths and backgrounds with our comprehensive system of care. Our professional teams bring years of experience to every client who walks through the door. As a national leader in developing innovative human services, JFCS incorporates the latest research and best practices to ensure everyone gets the highest quality services and care. JFCS also helps ensure that the poor, the elderly, and the sick will be cared for and are not alone. We are grateful to the many generous donors, businesses, and foundations that enable us to continue this humanitarian work.
Jewish Family and Children’s Services’ federal tax identification number is 94-1156528. JFCS is a public charity classified as exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
How Your Donations Help
- $36 can provide a wellness check and bag of groceries for 2 homebound seniors in California
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Our Impact
For decades, Alice took pride in preparing gourmet meals for her husband, Joe. When Alice’s memory declined and she forgot most evenings to cook, Joe didn’t have the heart to raise the issue. Their weight and health began to suffer. Worried, Alice and Joe’s daughters looked for help. A friend at synagogue referred them to JFCS. JFCS supports older adults like Alice and Joe through dementia, relocation, and all the transitions of aging. JFCS’ Center for Dementia Care created a “care circle” for Alice, educating her family, friends, and even her house cleaner about memory loss and how to help. Alice resisted each step in the process, but JFCS built her trust. Finally, Alice accepted that receiving care did not mean losing her independence. She and Joe moved into Rhoda Goldman Plaza, JFCS’ premier senior living community. JFCS supported every step, from touring to ensuring a smooth transition. In their new home, Alice and Joe are both benefitting from the skilled care and vibrant community that Rhoda Goldman Plaza offers. “JFCS’ guidance and constant support have been a relief for our whole family,” Alice’s daughters write. “Thank you for everything.”