How we help...

Our mission is to strengthen lives in times of need….and times of need ranges from those who rely on our food pantry and emergency financial assistance to those who have no financial concerns but trust our experienced expertise in day-to-day family concerns such as aging, parenting, or adoption.

Look at the list to the right and you will see the wide selection of services that Jewish Family Service offers to strengthen your life.

In 2010, Jewish Family Service directly strengthened the lives of 3,954 individuals. 
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939 people received safety net services from our VITAL SERVICES

255 individuals received emergency intervention to prevent homelessness, hunger, and deprivation.

208 people were fed by our kosher food pantry.

383 households avoided eviction through a special HUD program, Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program. Jewish Family Service is one of only 6 area social service agencies selected to provide case management.

37 Jewish individuals with severe mental illness received case management to help maintain stability and security.

301 people found answers from our Information and Referral service.

86 received family and individual counseling to help them through a crisis or to make changes to improve the quality of their lives.

864 people were assisted by our AGING AND CASEGIVER SERVICES

329 seniors receive Case Management: Our goal is to provide older adults the opportunity to pursue a life of optimum independence and satisfaction, while living in their desired environment, which is usually their own home.

193 Holocaust Survivors received case management, home visits, restitution assistance, counseling and referral, social therapeutic activities, free hearing tests, and safety/adaptive equipment.

409 seniors enjoyed Ways to Wellness: Jewish Family Service is the only non-senior center chosen by the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio (COA) to provide wellness programming. Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a more successful existence.

73 seniors received Independent Living Assistance (ILA). Jewish Family Service is one of only two agencies contracted by COA to provide assistance with banking, bill paying, insurance, obtaining benefits, and the like.

77 residents at our Options Cincinnati program participated in case management, wellness programs, and social events based in two “naturally occurring retirement communities.”

99 new Americans received help from our Russian-speaking specialists to learn English, integrate into their new community, and gain American citizenship.

326 people were served by ADOPTION CONNECTION

15 families got their wish to grow their families though our adoption placements.

44 birth parents were provided free pregnancy counseling and referral services.

38 home studies, required by law prior to adoption placements, were performed by our professional social worker staff.

71 families attended free adoption orientation sessions, which are offered monthly.

1825 people received information or services from FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION

183 people attended Family Education programs geared to making the best of family life.

246 aging, disabled, and recuperating individuals in hospitals and nursing homes enjoyed special celebrations and the companionship of through Bikur Cholim, the Jewish Visiting Initiative.

309 people participated in workshops designed to promote healthy relationships in the Jewish community.

600 students (exactly 600!) learned to prevent teen dating violence. Under a contract with the YWCA, Jewish Family Service delivered best practice educational programs at 5 area schools.

333 human service professionals and other community members learned about positive psychology at the Miriam O. Smith Educational Series.

154 youth and their parents benefited from the mentoring and family support offered by Jewish Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Big Brother/Big Sisters Association merged with Jewish Family Service in 2011.