Funding for the Jewish Family Services Program is provided by the Jewish Federation of Pinellas and Pasco Counties, the June B. Gelbart Foundation, the Rothman Family Foundation, the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Sidney Trockey Educational Loan Fund, client fess, and the generosity of the Jewish Community.


Geriatric Care Management

is a fee-for-service program that helps to bridge the gap between families living locally or out of state and adult relatives who reside in the Tampa Bay area. We know the value of a service that not only meets daily and critical health care needs, but does so in a way that preserves the individuals' independence and dignity and offers reassurance to the family. Our staff of caring professionals understands this problem and can provide solutions to ease these burdens. We help to make it possible for elders and their families to successfully meet the challenges of aging through supportive, caring service.

• Services Include:
• Comprehensive in-home assessment by nursing staff
• Individualized care plan
• Friendly visits and safety checks
• Telephone reassurance
• Referrals to preferred providers
• On going contact with family members
• Medication reminders
• Companion services
• And Much More!

Issues services can address:

Anxiety

Depression

Child and Adolescent Behaviors

Relationship Issues

Stress

Parenting Skills

Bereavement

Substance abuse

Divorce

Anger management

Caring Companions JFS caring companions are kindhearted individuals that provide transportation, household chores, errands, meal planning and preparation, medication reminders, companionship and much more. Companions are screened mature individuals that provide companionship to aging and frail individuals and the disabled. This fee-for-service program offers regular contact with family members and allows aging loved ones to remain in their home. Simply call for an in-home assessment.

Holocaust Survivor Services

JFS provides case management services, support groups, restitution information and assistance, housekeeping services, and socialization events to survivors of the Holocaust. All services are arranged to assist survivors to continue living safely and independently in their home with dignity and respect.

Yad B’Yad Adult Mentoring Program

Yad B’Yad (Hand in Hand) is a program where Jewish adult volunteers act as mentors, companions, and role models to a Jewish child from a single parent home. The relationship strengthens the single parent family by enriching their lives with an additional adult influence. There is extensive recruiting, support, matching, and monitoring of the relationship between the adult and child.




Jewish Family Life Education JFS offers support groups for children, adults, and families who are experiencing common problems and challenges. Through supportive and sensitive discussions, group members gain a deeper understanding of personal and family issues and how they can successfully address their issues. JFS workshops educate children, families, and older adults on a variety of relevant topics. Call to receive a schedule of current support groups and upcoming workshops.

Information and Referral Assistance

JFS staff will connect people with community-based resources to assist them with issues pertaining to finances, transportation, alternative housing, legal concerns, and Jewish community organizations.








Jewish Family Support

JFS offers assistance to individuals and families in crisis with the goal of strengthening the security and stability of the individual and family. The agency food pantry provides kosher and non kosher non perishable items as well as personal care and clothing items to those in need during difficult times.





Jewish College Interest-Free Loan

JFS arranges college or trade school interest-free loans to assist Jewish individuals reach higher educational goals and expand career opportunities.

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