For more than 157 years, Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties has offered a helping hand that people can rely on in times of need - cradle to rocking chair.

Founded in 1850 by Gold Rush pioneers, JFCS is the oldest social service agency west of the Mississippi. Since its inception, JFCS has been a catalyst for change. With more than 40 programs serving more than 58,000 people annually in the Greater West Bay Area of Northern California, JFCS reaches out with comprehensive, integrated social services, helping people in the most effective, compassionate way possible, and providing people of all ages, faiths and ethnic backgrounds with the encouragement and tools they need to become productive and self-reliant.

Integral to this effort are our experienced staff, our generous community of supporters and thousands of acts of lovingkindness - visits to elderly and disabled community members, tutoring youngsters, delivering food and love during the holidays - performed by more than 1600 dedicated JFCS volunteers who give of themselves to create a more caring community.

JFCS is a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization that provides services to individuals and families of all ages and backgrounds. We are like an extended family for so many in our community:

• Seniors
• Children and families
• Individuals and couples
• Refugees and emigres
• People with chronic diseases and/or disabilities

There are many others. Whether you need help caring for an elderly relative, want to brush up your parenting skills or are resettling in America from another country, JFCS is here for you.

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Wherever you are, Jewish Family and Children's Services is not far away. We welcome you to visit us.

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JFCS turns values into actions that save lives. The caring professionals at JFCS approach each person who comes to us with knowledge, respect, compassion and discretion. Our programs provide for a wide range of social service need including, but not limited to:

• Responding in crisis
• Early intervention
• Sustaining independence and autonomy
• Welcoming the stranger
• Offering spiritual and practical support
• Creating community

JFCS can also assess the need for an extended network of services. We can coordinate those services to ensure people in need of diverse or multiple services are well-taken care of in a timely and appropriate way.

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