Welcome to
JFS Rochester

Welcome to JFS Rochester

JFS Rochester provides comprehensive support for individuals and families across the lifespan throughout the Greater Rochester community. We’re committed to meaningful social and economic empowerment by addressing essential human needs, promoting self-sufficiency, and fostering individual and community strengths.

How We Can Help

We take our role in the Rochester community very seriously, believing that everyone deserves access to the support they need, regardless of age or circumstances. We are proud to serve our community with the highest standards of care for 100 years and counting and plan to expand our programs and services to reach more individuals and families in need as we move into the future.

Aging Services

JFS Rochester understands the unique needs and challenges faced by older adults, and we are committed to providing high-quality aging services that meet those needs. We work alongside JFS clients and their families to develop a plan of care.

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Essential Services

People thrive when they have access to life’s most basic needs. That’s why much of JFS Rochester’s work focuses on providing a range of essential services that help individuals and families in our community meet their basic needs.

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Jewish Community Services

Jewish Family Services' vision is Tikkun Olam; we will repair the world through compassion, connection and creative solutions. We embody this work through a wide range of social services and programs that help improve the lives of people in the Greater Rochester area.

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Child & Family Services

JFS provides support and resources to parents and families through counseling, therapy, support groups, and education programs. We believe that strong families are the foundation of a healthy community, and we are committed to providing a range of services that support families in our community.

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The Counseling Center at JFS

The Counseling Center at JFS Rochester provides a range of evidence-based services to support the mental health and well-being of individuals, children, and families in our community, across the lifespan.

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Food & Financial Support

At JFS Rochester, we recognize that food and financial insecurity are significant issues that impact many individuals and families in our community. To address these needs, we offer a range of programs that provide access to essential resources such as food and emergency financial assistance.

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JFS Blog

The Impact of Trauma and How to Find Support

September 15, 2023

In the wake of traumatic experiences, many individuals find themselves in need of support—a role that Heather Starks and her team are championing at the Counseling Center at JFS Rochester. As the Counseling Center’s clinical director, Starks hopes to curb the continued demand for trauma services in Monroe County with trauma counseling programs. Starks and the JFS team of clinicians help people of all ages, race, faith, or circumstance face and heal from trauma.

10 Ways Volunteer Work Transforms You and Your Community in Rochester

September 10, 2023

Volunteering is more than just lending a helping hand; it is a powerful force that can transform both individuals and the communities they serve. In the vibrant city of Rochester countless opportunities exist for volunteer work that can make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

Unlocking Healing Through Play: Helping Children Thrive with Play Therapy

September 6, 2023

Play therapy is an evidence-based, nationally recognized therapeutic approach designed for children between the ages of 3-10. Play therapy provides a constant safe space for the children and allows them to experience, experiment, and grow. They can work through problems to become more comfortable, confident, and engaged.

Our Mission:

Jewish Family Services empowers Jewish and non-Jewish individuals, families and communities to thrive by providing a wide array of programs and services built upon the traditions of dignity, kindness and tikkun olam – improving the world.