Strengthening Lives in Times of Need...

Since 1943, Jewish Family Service has played a vital role in serving the constantly changing human service needs of individuals and families in Greater Cincinnati.

Our professional and experienced staff can strengthen your life in times of need...from the joys of infant adoption to the challenges with aging parents...and every age and stage in between.

Call us today for a better tomorrow. 513-469-1188.

What's new...

HUNGER 5K WALK AND RUN Memorial Day May 27, 2013

Join the Jewish Family Service team for this annual community fight against hunger. Walk, run, or just donate from your sofa. Every $20 helps stock our food pantry shelves with 100 lbs of food from Freestore Foodbank. Learn more.

DESSERTS...AWARDS...INSTALLATION...HIGHLIGHTS

Join us for our ANNUAL MEETING

Tuesday, June 25

7 pm Dessert Reception

7:30 - 8:30 pm Annual Meeting

Amberley Room, Mayerson JCC 8485 Ridge Road, 45236

RSVP online or call Paula at (513) 766-3326

OSHIIP Rookie of the year for Medicare knowledge

We're proud to announce that Stephanie Aronhalt, our Aging Services Operations Manager, received the award for the OSHIIP 2012 Rookie of the Year! OSHIIP (Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program) is the state of Ohio's Department of Insurance program that provides Medicare information.

"I really do enjoy working with seniors and with their Medicare concerns/issues," said Stephanie. Learn more how she can help with your Medicare concerns.

WE GIVE A...Mazel Tov to Jewish Family Service Director of Marketing Sherry Kaplan who was a Finalist in the Cincinnati chapter's American Marketing Association Marketer of the Year competition, non-profit category for Jewish Family Service's edgy and creative WE GIVE A... campaign. (Congratulations to the Cincinnati Zoo's win for a campaign around the birth of a baby giraffe.)

WE GIVE A...

...senior adult independence

and concerned children peace of mind.

May is National Geriatric Care Manager Month. Learn how Jewish Family Service geriatric care managers can guide you and your loved ones through maze of elder maze by watching a short animated video at wegivea.com or read more about Your Experts in Aging ^TM.

BE A BIG! A vulnerable child needs your friendship! Be a BIG and help a Little (boy or girl from ages 7-17) develop into successful, well-rounded individual. Learn more.

JFS strengthened the community with annual professional development workshop

261 professionals gained new insights into forgiveness on April 11 when Jewish Family Service presented the 9th annual Miriam O. Smith Educational Series "Don't ask me to forgive you! A radical approach to healing from interpersonal wounds" with national media guest expert and best selling author Janis Abrahms Spring, PhD, ABPP. Read full release

CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS

Earn 1.5 CEUs when you join us at our monthly seminars. Topics include "Understanding Transgender," "Working with Abuse and Addiction in the Orthodox Community," "ADHD in Adults," and more. See the full schedule. ($15 for 1.5 CEUs).

Have a question about MEDICARE?

Jewish Family Service has been approved by the State of Ohio as one of only a handful of sites in the Tri-state area to provide Medicare counseling and information; and the only Jewish communal site in Southwestern Ohio. Learn more

How our food pantry strengthens lives...a personal story

Barry worked in insurance before his health took a turn for the worse, he lost his job, and needed assistance from Jewish Family Service Food Pantry. Learn more Video of Barry in his own words.

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Older Adult Services receives funds administered by Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio.

Social services for Nazi victims have been supported by a grant from the

Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.