We offer many services and programs throughout the year for individuals of every generation: from newborn through centenarians.

Location:
1360 N. Dutton Ave. Suite C
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Phone: 707-571-8131 (front desk)
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (excluding holidays)

NEW! Caregivers Needed
Seniors At Home in Sonoma County is looking for well-qualified home care providers to meet our growing needs in Sonoma County. If you are interested in applying, contact Seniors At Home at 707-571-8533.

Featured Opportunities 

Donate Your Vehicle
You can turn your CAR into CARE for at-risk children and families in our community by donating it to Parents Place. We pick up the car and handle the paperwork. You receive its value as a tax deduction. All you need to do is call 1-888-415-HUGS (4847) 

Ongoing Programs and Services

Parents Place 

Triple P Positive Parenting Programs:
Parents Place offers a range of services using this highly successful, internationally recognized parent education program. Individual consultation sessions, held at Parents Place or your home, focus on positive ways to promote your child’s development, handle challenging behavior, and look after yourself as a parent. A three-part seminar series, offered to groups of parents, includes The Power of Positive Parenting; Raising Confident, Competent Children; and Raising Resilient Children. Discussion groups are offered to parents seeking information about bedtime routines, hassle-free shopping with children, disobedience, and ways to deal with fighting and aggression. To receive more information or to schedule individual consultations, discussion groups, or seminars, contact Claire Beery at 707-303-1521 or ClaireMB@jfcs.org. Programs for schools are also available. 

Consultation and Coaching (for parents with children of all ages)
Whether you come in just once or several times, our promise is that at the end of each consultation and coaching visit, you will have useful information and strategies that are immediately helpful in addressing your parenting concerns.

Mini-Consultation (for parents with children of all ages)
Have something on your mind about your child or family? Need quick answers? On a budget? These 20-minute $25 consultations offer affordable support and information. With Claire Beery, MA. Call Claire at 707-303-1521 for appointments.

Post-Adoption Services (PAS)

Funded by the California Department of Social Services this program offers a variety of services for families formed by adoption. Parenthood and adoption can be both a joy and a challenge. Our goal is to be here as a resource for you and your family. Contact Liz Jimenez, Post Adoption Services Coordinator, at 707-303-1509 or lizj@jfcs.org. For more information on our PAS website, click http://www.parentsplaceonline.org/sonoma/adoption-services/post-adoption. 

Seniors At Home Programs

Ninety percent of seniors prefer to remain at home as they age. To help you or a loved one accomplish stay at home safely, we offer a comprehensive range of services, including home care and care management, spiritual care, senior care consultations, money management, and conservatorships. For more information, contact Seniors At Home Intake at 707-571-8533 or go to the Seniors At Home website.

Senior Care Consultation
Caregiving brings many benefits and challenges. Seniors At Home can offer you the peace of mind that your loved one’s needs are being met. A senior care consultation is a one-hour meeting with a social worker during which you can discuss concerns, explore options, and ask questions about everything from housing options to community resources and coordination of care. Together, we will begin to create a plan based on individual needs. For more information, contact Seniors At Home Intake at 707-571-8533 or go to the Seniors At Home website.

FREE Legal Consultation
Half-hour consultations with elder law attorney Janice Sternfeld are available on the first Thursday of each month, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Consultations are for seniors or their family members and may cover advance health care directives, planning for incapacity, conservatorships, estate planning, wills and trusts, probate, special needs trusts, and public benefits (including Medi-Cal and veterans’ benefits). Contact Haley at 707-571-8131 or HaleyN@jfcs.org to schedule an appointment.

Reparations Claims Assistance

JFCS continues to provide assistance to survivors with Holocaust reparations claims. Click here for detailed information.

JFCS Special Services

Referral and Support
For individuals and families in need, JFCS provides direct assistance or makes referrals to our partner agencies. Our services include an onsite Food Pantry with canned and dried goods and assistance with other emergency needs. To learn more, contact Haley Nelson at HaleyN@jfcs.org, or 707-571-8131.

Counseling Department - Nonsectarian Mental Health Services
Our licensed professional clinical staff assist individuals and families through life's transitions and difficulties, help people overcome fears or stumbling blocks, and provide expert listening. We offer sessions for individuals, couples, families, and children. We accept some insurance plans.
Call for more information: 707-571-8131.

Volunteer Opportunities

To volunteer for one or more of our many programs or services, contact Haley Nelson, Office Administrator, at 707-571-8131 or HaleyN@jfcs.org. Following are just a few examples of volunteer opportunities for you:

Be the Wheels for JFCS RIDES
For many seniors and adults with disabilities, getting around in their communities is a huge challenge. You can help! Seniors At Home, a division of JFCS, is seeking volunteer drivers for our JFCS RIDES program. You can make a big difference in seniors’ lives by driving them to medical appointments or helping with grocery shopping—it only takes a few hours a month! Flexible hours and excellent training are provided, as is mileage reimbursement, if desired.To receive more information, contact Kathy Klein at 707-303-1502 or email KathyK@jfcs.org. 

Senior Companion Volunteers
Bring a smile into a senior’s life. Seniors At Home is seeking volunteers to provide companionship and support to seniors through our weekly visiting program. Hours are flexible, and in just four hours a month—an hour each week—you can brighten the day of an older adult in your community—whether it’s taking a walk together, having coffee, or lending an ear. For more information, contact Barbara Tobin at 707-303-1510 or BarbaraT@jfcs.org.

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