FAMILY SERVICES FOR ALL

JFS Retrospectives

Retrospectives are ways of analyzing the present in relation to the past. Over the next several weeks, until the end of year, we want to remember, reflect, and review the impact together we have made for our community. Based upon our Jewish values, our mission is to provide services for all.

So, watch out for more JFS Retrospectives to come.

This is What Comprehensive Support Looks Like

A JFS Delaware story:

Ryan first came to JFS as a family member and young caregiver working through the decline of his elderly mother, who was experiencing a progressive disease. While his mother was declining, Ryan knew that he needed to talk to someone. Ryan’s family received support through the JFS COMPASS and Care Navigation programs. As part of COMPASS and Care Navigation, Master Level Fellows from the JFS Fellowship Program helped the family understand and know the resources that were available for his mom and the family. 

After the loss of his mother, Ryan worked through his grief with a JFS licensed therapist. Dad later joined and both participated in Family Therapy. Also, as the caregiver for his wife, Dad experienced the stresses connected with the loss of a partner. While caring for his wife, Dad fell behind in mortgage payments and lacked motivation to return to work. The family was referred to the JFS Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) program and were able to reach their goals to become financially stable. Ryan is working towards finishing school while Dad has found employment.  

JFS Delaware continues to respond to the increasing need for mental, physical, medical, and financial support for families living in Delaware. JFS is creating innovative ways within its programs to meet the needs of Delawareans by taking a holistic approach and treating families comprehensively. Generations within a family can seek services, and the variety of JFS staff within programs means that a family may not have to seek a portion of needed services elsewhere.  

Did you know that JFS has been accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA) for more than 20 years? 

COA is a national accrediting body for human and social services agencies across the country and in Canada. Accreditation supports our growth, sustainability, and outcomes by helping us:

• Meet best practice standards for delivering high quality, client-centric programs and services.
• Protect the health and safety of our staff, clients, and visitors.
• Uphold sound financial management practices. 
• Maintain a culture of continuous quality improvement. 
• Offer services that reflect, respect, and elevate diversity.
• Secure government and private funding to further our mission.

We are so proud of our team for continuing this amazing accomplishment. COA Accreditation means that our organization’s programs, services, administration, and management have been rigorously evaluated and meet best practice standards. To learn more about COA Accreditation, please visit www.social-current.org.

Kol Yisrael Arevim Ze LaZeh

We are all responsible for one another; the inherent responsibility that each of us has to care for others.

Individual and Family Services For All

We Are Here For You!

The JFS Promise is to provide comprehensive support to all, regardless of religion, race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, or special need.

Especially during these difficult times, we are here for you. Healthy ways of coping can help reduce stress and improve well-being during stressful times. We’ve put together some resources to help you cope during these times of high stress and anxiety. Click the link below for helpful articles on dealing with difficult circumstances.

Jewish Family Services of Delaware (JFS) is a nonprofit human services agency with a mission to strengthen individuals, families, and the community by providing counseling and support services. With an interdisciplinary and innovative approach, we combine talent, expertise, and leadership to make our robust therapeutic and support services available to everyone, regardless of religion, race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or special need.

99 Passmore Road

Wilmington, DE 19803

20684 John J Williams Hwy, Suite 4

Lewes, DE 19958

(302) 478-9411

www.jfsdelaware.org