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| Jewish Family Service By Carolyn Sedalnick Jewish Family Service is the community response to the needs of a growing Jewish population and follows the biblical mandate of tikun olam, repairing the world. The agency is steered by a board of directors who are guided by emerging community priorities, as well as individual needs, in their choice of programs. Their mission, guided by Jewish traditions and values, is to assist clients to develop, preserve and enhance their fullest human potential. JFS is a beneficiary of the Jewish Federation of Greater Albuquerque and a participating agency of United Way. The following are a list of JFS services available here in Albuquerque. CASE MANAGEMENT Social Services provides home visits, coordination of services, assessment and evaluation, along with limited financial assistance for local residents and travelers. CHILDCARE Professional Nannies of New Mexico offers screened and qualified caregivers on a full-or part-time basis for live-in/live-out care in the family home. COUNSELING The JFS staff of licensed, graduate-level therapists and clinicians can assist with a variety of relational issues and offer a sliding-fee scale and third-party payments. EMERGENCY HOMEMAKER PROGRAM To assist low-income seniors to remain at home following hospitalization or an illness, this program provides temporary, short-term assistance in the family home. A sliding-fee scale is offered to applicants who meet age, income and residency requirements. JEWISH COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY Non-perishable food is provided to families with children, seniors and the disabled. IMMIGRATION, RESETTLEMENT & CITIZENSHIP SERVICES Refugees settling in our community can access a range of assistance: housing, medical care, job training and employment, language training, and casement management. JFS also provides assistance with immigration issues and preparation for the naturalization process. HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR SERVICES Facilitated support groups, social and educational programs, case management, emergency financial assistance, and aid in applying for various compensation and restitution programs are among services offered by JFS. SENIOR HOUSING The David Specter Shalom House, a facility financed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, provides a safe living environment for low-income elderly. SENIOR TRANSPORATION PROJECT Registration is required for low-cost, door-to-door transportation. Availability and the geographic area served may be limited but the service is not. VOLUNTEER SERVICES Currently, we are conducting a survey involving Jewish elderly in the community to identify needs that will be addressed with future programs. FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION Informational and education programs are offered to the community and include topics such as A Caregiver’s Guide, death and loss, child development, immigration law, etc. For more information on these programs, contact Jewish Family Services at 291-1818. | ||||||||
