Jewish Child and Family Services

Emotional Wellbeing - JCFS masters and doctorate level clinicians offer therapy and case management services for children, teens, adults, couples and families in an emotionally safe setting where they can develop positive strategies and strengthen connections within their families and community. JCFS staff promote personal growth for individuals in response to a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, illness and loss, mental health, family conflict, life transitions and more. In addition, we provide integrative counseling and psychological testing to understand learning differences, cognitive, emotional and other mental health disorders.Response for Teens supports young people, their families and systems of support by providing counseling, leadership development, and inclusive sexual health and healthy relationship education. Through community centered services, JCFS provides culturally sensitive education, and support that address issues impacting Jewish adults, children, couples, families, and the community, such as support groups, abuse prevention, addiction resources, adoption and infertility support, spiritual supports, chaplaincy services and community education.Virginia Frank Child Development Center offers preventive and therapeutic services for families with children from birth to six years old, including individual, group and family counseling, and training and consultation for early childhood professionals. Kaufman Wolf Center for Trauma and Resilience supports the ability of individuals, organizations, and communities to build resilience, recover, adapt, and grow in the face of adversity, big or small.Child Welfare services deliver clinical supports for children and teens in the child welfare system, by providing individual and family therapy, life skills classes, connections to respite care and case management services.HIAS Immigration & Citizenship provides comprehensive immigration, citizenship, and refugee services to ensure that individuals and families are provided with the resources and assistance necessary for a safe and successful transition to the United States.

Employment Services - JVS Career & Employment empowers and supports people of all ages who are unemployed and may be experiencing challenges with their job search. Individuals work with a career counselor to develop a plan focused on career exploration, resum building, interviewing skills, and creating a social media profile. Contracted Employment Services assist adults with disabilities and other barriers to employment obtain and maintain jobs in janitorial or administrative support services.