Jewish Family and Children's Service Minneapolis
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis provides essential services to people of all ages and backgrounds to sustain healthy relationships, ease suffering and offer support in times of need.
Website: https://jfcsmpls.org/
About
Mission
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis provides essential services to people of all ages and backgrounds to sustain healthy relationships, ease suffering and offer support in times of need.
Values
Based on the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), JFCS believes everyone is entitled to equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities. As a human service organization, we value:
Compassion – providing highest quality care and support through all stages of life
Inclusion – treating people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, religions and abilities with dignity and respect
Innovation – anticipating community needs and responding with excellence, effectiveness and creativity
Integrity – working in a manner that is consistently ethical and accountable
Collaboration – establishing lasting partnerships in the community to broaden our impact and inform our work
History
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) began in 1910. Then known as the Associated Jewish Charities of Minneapolis, the agency assisted the rising tide of Eastern European Jewish émigrés resettling in the Minneapolis area. Through the efforts of the Board of Directors and other volunteers, pioneering new Americans received financial and employment assistance, along with medical care. In 1914, the agency hired its first staff member to provide professional services to families.
In 1918 JFCS became a charter member of the United Way, then known as the “Town Tea Kettle” and later, the “Community Chest.” Ten years later, JFCS became a charter member of the newly formed Minneapolis Federation for Jewish Service – now known as the Minneapolis Jewish Federation. Today these two funding bodies continue to provide significant support for JFCS services and programs.
JFCS has expanded its staff from one to more than 120 people. What was once a handful of volunteers now numbers more than 700, and today JFCS provides a full spectrum of programs to address the crucial needs of more than 13,000 people who come to us every year.
Provided Services
Founded in 1910, Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Minneapolis (JFCS) has a long history of serving those in need. Today, JFCS provides a broad range of programs and services to address the needs of thousands of people who come to us every year. We are proud to say that for more than a century, we have been “family” to tens of thousands of people in the Jewish and general communities. We look forward to being here for you, whenever you need us, for many years to come.
Career Services - https://jfcsmpls.org/our-services/career-services/
Community Services and Engagement - https://jfcsmpls.org/community-engagement/
Counseling & Mental Health Services - https://jfcsmpls.org/our-services/mental-health-services/
Patient Portal - https://jfcsmpls.org/our-services/patient-portal/
Education & Learning - https://jfcsmpls.org/our-services/education-and-learning/
Financial Assistance & Security - https://jfcsmpls.org/our-services/financial-assistance/
Senior Services - https://jfcsmpls.org/our-services/senior-services/
Contact
JFCS has full office hours at our Golden Valley location. During office hours, our reception staff are available to greet clients, participants, volunteers and other guests. Our staff provide in-person assistance, in addition to continuing service in hybrid and remote modes. JFCS also has office hours at our Minneapolis office, during which visitors are requested to make an appointment.
JFCS health and safety protocols: The health, safety, and wellbeing of our clients, staff, and volunteers is JFCS’ top priority. Please stay home if you are sick or have symptoms of COVID-19 or another contagious illness. Visitors can choose to wear a mask based on personal preference. JFCS also remains committed to providing virtual service options. Thank you for helping us keep you and others safe and healthy.
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis
5905 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley, MN 55422
952-546-0616 phone
952-593-1778 fax
Directions
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Office Hours
Monday – 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday – 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday – 8:30 am to 7:00 pm
Thursday – 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Friday – 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Designers Guild Building (By appointment only)
305 North 5th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401
612-692-8921 fax
Email Us
jfcs@jfcsmpls.org