Jewish Family And Child Service

GUIDED BY THE WISDOM AND VALUES OF OUR TRADITION, JEWISH FAMILY AND & CHILD SERVICE PROVIDES SOCIAL SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF ADULTS, FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN THE JEWISH AND GENERAL COMMUNITIES.

LIFELINE SERVICES: LIFELINE SERVICES PROVIDE IN-HOME, WRAPAROUND SUPPORT FOR SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO AGE SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR HOMES AND FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP TO AVOID A CRISIS AND MAKE PROGRESS TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY. CASE MANAGERS AND SOCIAL WORKERS CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT AND HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CREATE A PLAN OF ACTION TO ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS. OUR COMPASSIONATE AND EXPERIENCED STAFF PROVIDES PROMPT AND COURTEOUS CARE, PARTNERING WITH A DIVERSE NETWORK OF FAITH-BASED AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO MEET AS MANY COMMUNITIES NEEDS AS POSSIBLE. THERE IS AN ARRAY OF LIFELINE SERVICES THAT BENEFIT HUNDRES OF ADULTS, SENIORS AND FAMILIES EVERY YEAR, INCLUDING:- IN-HOME SERVICES SUCH AS HOUSEKEEPING, COMPANIONSHIP, MEAL PREPARATION AND TRANSPORTATION FOR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS OR SHOPPING.- EMERGENCY AID FOR RENT, UTILITIES, FOOD, CLOTHING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, MEDICATIONS AND MORE.- CASE MANAGEMENT AND CARE COORDINATION, INCLUDING BILINGUAL (RUSSIAN/ENGLISH) AND GERIATRIC CARE MANAGEMENT, TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM NEEDS.- SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, INCLUDING REPARATIONS COMPENSATION AND MONTHLY SOCIAL ACTIVITIES.

COUNSELING: JFCS'S COUNSELING PROGRAM OFFERS EFFECTIVE, HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES. WE VALUE EACH INDIVIDUAL'S UNIQUE IDENTITY, LIFE EXPERIENCE AND SOCIAL CONTEXT. JFCS'S PRIORITY IS TO PROVIDE CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT BASED ON TRUST, EMPATHY, AND UNDERSTANDING TO ENSURE CLIENTS FEEL SAFE, EMPOWERED, AND ABLE TO MAKE PROGRESS TOWARD THEIR GOALS. OUR COUNSELING TEAM INCLUDES LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS, CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK ASSOCIATES, AND MASTERS LEVEL PROVIDERS. MASTERS'S SOCIAL WORK INTERNS ARE ABLE TO OFFER POPULATION SPECIFIC AND LOW-COST SERVICES. JFCS ACCEPTS MEDICARE, OREGON CO-OP, MHN, PBH, OPTUM, AND UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND IS ABLE TO BILL OTHER COMMERCIAL INSURANCE. WE ALSO ASSESS FOR SLIDING SCALE AND DISCOUNT RATES FOR THOSE WHO DON'T HAVE INSURANCE OPTIONS.

TASK: TREASURING, ACCEPTING AND SUPPORTING KEHILLAH (COMMUNITY): TASK OFFERS CULTURALLY COMPETENT EXPERTISE AND GUIDANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS ON DISABILITIES ISSUES SPANNING THE LIFE CYCLE. OUR DISABILITIES INCLUSION SPECIALIST, MS. SPEC. ED., PROVIDES WELCOMING AND HELPFUL ONE-TO-ONE AND GROUP CONSULTATION IN PEOPLE'S HOMES AND IN THE COMMUNITY. SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS MEET A CRITICAL AND OFTEN OVERLOOKED NEED BY PROVIDING PARENTS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CONNECTING AND NETWORKING WITH ONE ANOTHER. WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS AT LOCAL SCHOOLS AND SYNAGOGUES INFORM OUR TEACHERS AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS ABOUT WAYS TO PROMOTE ACCEPTANCE AND INCLUSION OF JEWISH CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. THEY ALSO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND CONGREGANTS TO LEARN AND SHARE. TIKVAH (OUR HOPE) IS A POPULAR SOCIAL-RECREATIONAL GROUP WHERE TASK ADULTS WITH ALL TYPES OF SPECIAL NEEDS MEET MONTHLY TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES AND SOCIALIZE.