A Tradition of Caring Since 1862

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF BUFFALO & ERIE COUNTY NEW YORK

Providing support, concrete assistance and guidance to enhance
participation in community life, family affairs and spiritual practices.

Service for the Disabled

  • Yad b'Yad, Hand-In-Hand - A community inclusion program.

Heads-Up
  • A social day program for the traumatically brain-injured.

Adoption Services
  • Counseling/Consultation re: Adoption Alternatives
  • Referral to Adoption Resources
  • Homestudies and Homestudy Updates
  • Post-Placement Supervision and Counseling

The Refugee Resettlement Program
  • Case Management
  • Employment Counseling and Placement
  • Medical and Legal Referrals
  • Orientation to the Community
  • Jewish Education
  • Bilingual Counseling
  • Acculturation Guidance
  • Volunteer Services - Companionship, English Instruction

Social Support and Cultural Services
  • Community Resource
  • Information and Referral
  • Service Linkage and Advocacy
  • Endorsement for Hebrew Free Loans
  • Emergency Financial Assistance
  • Food
  • Medication
  • Shelter
  • Transportation
  • Jewish Holiday Meal Packages
  • Relationship with Hospice Buffalo, Inc.

Licensed by: New York State Office of Mental Health

Accreditation/Certifications:
New York State Department of Social Services
International Association of Counseling Services

Member Agency With:
A Constituent Agency of the Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo
Member Agency of the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County
Member of the Association of Jewish Family and Children's Agencies
Buffalo-Niagara Partnership
Erie County Network Inc.
Niagara Behavioral Healthcare Network Inc.

Jewish Family Service of Buffalo & Erie County
70 Barker Street Buffalo, New York 14209
716-883-1914 * 716-883-7637 Fax
E-mail: Generalinfo@jfsbuffalo.org