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- Supporting & Strengthening the Delaware Community
  
  Counseling & Support Services rooted in Jewish Values
  
  Jewish Family Services of Delaware provides services and programs that assist families through crisis, help children grow stronger, and care for older adults.
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Counseling
- Finding help is the first step in moving forward
  
  Our counseling services support you through life's challenges
  
  Whether you’re struggling with an internal or external issue – you don’t have to face it alone.
  
  JFS provides holistic outpatient counseling services and compassionate professional therapists to help you take charge of your life.
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Older Adult Services
- Help Mom & Dad maintain their independence
  
  Older Adult Services help adults 50+ live independent, healthy, and active lifestyles
  
  Life doesn’t stop in the golden years – but sometimes it requires a little more assistance.
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Youth Advocacy
- Helping young adults build a better future
  
  Advocacy programs provide support, education, and purpose for at-risk youths
  
  JFS is committed to helping at-risk youth acquire competencies while fostering the critical thinking and interpersonal skills that support healthy decision-making.
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Family Support
- Support for families facing challenges and crisis
  
  JFS provides a seamless system of support, helping families and individuals improve stability, navigate transitions, and access needed mental health services.
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Get Involved
- Get involved with JFS in the way that works for you
  
  Your support helps our community grow stronger
  
  Whether you make an online donation or volunteer your time, your support is integral in our success.
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Strengthening individuals, families & the community

Jewish Family Services of Delaware

Strengthening individuals, families & the community

A Network of Support for Everyone in the Family

Learn About JFS

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Counseling

Compassionate counselors offer support through life’s difficult challenges.

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Older Adult Services

Older adults maintain independent, healthy, and active lifestyles.

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Youth Advocacy

At-risk youth build stronger futures with education & advocacy programs.

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Family Support

Family units achieve stability through a variety of support programs.

JFS works very hard to help me and my family. They take the time to listen to us and see what is really happening.

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Your donation helps…

Families and individuals access vital mental health care

Older adults continue to live independently in their own homes

Vulnerable youth build healthy relationships and develop new skills

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Upcoming Events

Healing Hearts for Divorcing Parents
October 15 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Healing Hearts for Divorcing Parents
November 19 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Healing Hearts for Divorcing Parents
December 10 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Latest News

Healing the Soul: Judaism & Mental Health
Rabbi Nachman of Breslov once told the story of a prince who thought he was a rooster. He took off a...
10 March, 2016
JFS Peer Leaders Promote Positive Change in Delaware Schools
“When you become a Peer Leader, you go out in the community and in your school to teach people...
31 August, 2016
Coffee & Conversation group on Aging to begin Aug. 2
Aging brings unavoidable changes and challenges. On Tuesdays in August, Jewish Family Services of De...
19 July, 2016
JFS to Honor CEO Dory Zatuchni at Village Garden Dedication
On Wednesday, June 1, 2016, Jewish Family Services of Delaware (JFS) will celebrate the long and dis...
04 May, 2016

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