Jewish Family and Children’s Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties
JFCS is a lifeline for children, families, and older adults in the San Francisco Bay Area, offering 40+ human services programs guided by Jewish values of dignity and community care.
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About Jewish Family and Children’s Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties
Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties is the problem-solving center for Bay Area residents facing personal crises or life challenges. As a trusted resource for children, families, and older adults, JFCS provides compassionate, professional services regardless of faith, background, or income level.
Founded in 1850, JFCS is one of the oldest and largest human service agencies in the United States and the oldest charitable organization west of the Mississippi River. Each year, JFCS serves over 120,000 people through more than 40 award-winning programs, including Parents Place family resource centers, Seniors At Home, the Center for Special Needs, the Child Training Institute, counseling services, legal aid, and a Holocaust Center.
Guided by the Jewish traditions of advancing human dignity, community responsibility, intergenerational ties, and repairing the world (tikkun olam), JFCS serves individuals of all ages and faiths. Its programs span mental health counseling, home care for seniors, youth volunteer opportunities, services for people with disabilities, immigration legal services, and support for those experiencing food insecurity, homelessness, or trauma.
With offices across San Francisco, San Rafael, San Mateo, Palo Alto, and Santa Rosa, JFCS reaches across the Bay Area to strengthen individuals, families, and the broader community—living out its core belief that strong individuals create strong families, and strong families build strong communities.
