Program areas at JFS
Seniors/older adults:jewish Family Service of Los Angeles provides an extensive network of services for older adults and their families in Los Angeles across five jfsla senior centers. Our continuum of care includes: case management programs serving the most frail and needy older adults; arts, wellness and engagement programs and classes; services for survivors of the holocaust; technology-enabled programs; counseling, and mental health services; and educational enrichment programs.
Shelter services:jfsla provides shelter, counseling, and crisis hotlines for people experiencing domestic violence and their loved ones. Our three emergency and transitional shelters meet families' needs while giving them the tools to achieve long-term independence. To help address the problem of domestic violence, we provide a 24-hour hotline, counseling through two counseling centers, case management, advocacy, education and consultation.
Nutrition and hunger:through its food and nutrition programs, jfsla provides free groceries, nutritious hot congregate meals, and home delivered meals to home-bound seniors and supportive services. Services are provided through our two sova food pantries and fifteen senior dining centers. Jfsla produces meals in-house at its hirsh Family kosher kitchen.
Counseling/ children & familiesservices include community case management, emergency relief programs and comprehensive mental heatlh services for the general population provided through multiple programs, as well as specialized progamming for individuals with diverse abilities and special needs, pregnant and postpartum mothers, and substance use prevention.