Program areas at JFCS
Refugee Services provides Services for approximately 1,000 persecuted refugees (most recently primarily from afghanistan and ukraine), including resettlement, ongoing acculturation support, parenting support, trauma-informed mental health Services, and assistance accessing health care and other systems. Resettled refugee families receive new appliances and furniture with their housing. The agency has particular expertise in resettling lgbtq refugees, mostly from africa, the middle East, and latin america.
Parenting & youth Services provides trauma-informed mental health Services to marginalized children and their families, including home-based therapy and ongoing case management for children ages 0-8. The agency provides mental health consultation Services to numerous under-resourced preschools, helping teachers, administrators, and parents effectively support children and families. The agency's early childhood staff has expertise in responding to children who have experienced inequities and trauma. The program serves approximately 2,000 children each year, in addition to their parents and teachers.
Adult Services encompasses an array of Services for approximately 1,000 older adults and their families, geared toward preserving elders' dignity and independence, enabling people to age safely in their own homes while remaining connected with the Community around them. Services include aging consultations, Family support, counseling, support groups, and a free senior information line providing resources and referrals. The agency also provides specialized mental health, financial assistance, and case management Services to holocaust survivors. In addition, jfcs East Bay offers mental health Services to adults of all ages, including people with developmental disabilities and those who are dealing with bereavement.
Immigration legal Services provides vulnerable immigrants and refugees with assistance applying for asylum, citizenship, green cards, daca, visas, and other immigration remedies. The agency also provides removal defense Services for immigrants facing detention and deportation. The program serves approximately 2,000 immigrants and refugees each year. Services are offered in spanish, farsi, dari, russian and english.
Home care Services provides compassionate, professional, reliable, and personalized non-medical home care Services for 110 seniors, people with disabilities, and people recovering after surgery or a hospital stay each year. Jfcs East Bay's geriatric social workers partner with in-home care providers and provide an extra level of oversight and advocacy, including home visits. The social workers provide culturally sensitive care that incorporates our knowledge of Jewish traditions, adding a personal touch that extends to meals and holiday celebrations.
Volunteer Services engages more than 400 Community members in a variety of client support Services, especially for newly arrived refugees and homebound seniors and holocaust survivors.