News & Impact

Thanks to our incredible community, JFCS has helped over 120,000 people this year. Here are some of their stories. If you or someone you care about needs assistance, please call us at 415-449-3700. Donate today >… Read More

Historic challenges demand historic action. Together, we can transform the lives of children, teens, and families. Find help through JFCS’ Center for Children and Youth > Donate today > … Read More

The best way to support our children during complex and confusing times is to shape the lessons that they learn from these experiences. In doing so, they will build resiliency that they can draw from throughout their lives. We have the opportunity to inspire our children to build a better world as they lead us into the future. Dr. Ken Ginsburg, a nationally renowned expert on building resilience, discusses how to strengthen your family during these times and prepare your children to gain critical lifelong skills. This special community event was produced by JFCS’ Center for Children and Youth, in… Read More

So many parents are overwhelmed during this pandemic as they raise their kids while simultaneously holding down roles of worker, teacher, cook, housecleaner, and much more. What is an “appropriate” bar to set for ourselves? How should we talk to our kids? Clinician Dr. Madeline Levine, author most recently of Ready or Not, joins Dr. Anita Friedman, executive director of JFCS, for a conversation on navigating this incredibly demanding and stressful time.  Donate to the JFCS Center for Children and Youth >… Read More

Honorees of the JFCS Peninsula Pioneers and Founders Luncheon reflect on the journey of launching JFCS on the Peninsula. They share the story of its meaningful impact on children, parents, and seniors in the area and celebrate the future of the JFCS Center for Children and Youth.… Read More

Devastated by the unexpected loss of a pregnancy or baby, grieving families need somewhere to turn. Thanks to the vision of Debbie Findling and Abby Porth, the beautiful Memory Garden is the nation’s first such Jewish sacred space, and was created through a communal partnership of Sinai Memorial Chapel and JFCS’ extensive Healing, Spiritual Care, and Chaplaincy Services.… Read More