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Celebrating 175 Years

Since 1850, Jewish Family and Children’s Services has supported the Jewish and wider Bay Area community with trusted, world-class care at every stage of life.

Today, we continue to lead with Jewish values—providing life-changing services that uplift individuals and strengthen families, making our Bay Area community stronger and more connected for generations to come.

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Help Build Northern California’s One and Only Holocaust Center

The JFCS Holocaust Center is leading the fight against hate, strengthening Jewish peoplehood, and fostering a more empathetic, unified society. Join us to build a new Center that will be a destination for learning, convening, and preserving history for generations to come.

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Volunteers are the beating heart of JFCS. Whether you’re delivering meals to families, helping adults with disabilities reach independence, or offering companionship to isolated seniors, your efforts strengthen the fabric of our community and spread compassion and care to every corner of the Bay Area.

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Real Voices and Lives Transformed

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A Miracle in the Shupin Community: John's Story

As a child with developmental disabilities, John Hammond wasn’t expected to walk or talk. Watch the video of John’s inspiring story to see the incredible, life-changing impact this program has had on John and his entire family.

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A Miracle in the Shupin Community: John's Story

As a child with developmental disabilities, John Hammond wasn’t expected to walk or talk. Watch the video of John’s inspiring story to see the incredible, life-changing impact this program has had on John and his entire family.

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A Miracle in the Shupin Community: John's Story

As a child with developmental disabilities, John Hammond wasn’t expected to walk or talk. Watch the video of John’s inspiring story to see the incredible, life-changing impact this program has had on John and his entire family.

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JFCS Gave Us the Opportunity to Live Our Jewish Values

JFCS changes lives every day—with the help of volunteers who bring care, connection, and support to those who need it most.

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JFCS Gave Us the Opportunity to Live Our Jewish Values

JFCS changes lives every day—with the help of volunteers who bring care, connection, and support to those who need it most.

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JFCS Gave Us the Opportunity to Live Our Jewish Values

JFCS changes lives every day—with the help of volunteers who bring care, connection, and support to those who need it most.

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JFCS’ Holocaust Survivor Services are made possible through donations from generous and caring individuals, foundations, endowment gifts, and a grant from the Federation Senior Mobility Initiative. Social Services for Jewish Nazi victims have been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.