I N -H OME S ERVICES
Abramson Home Care
261 Old York Road, Suite 318 • Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-371-3400 or 888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3130
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Skilled home care and homemaker services, including nursing care;
physical, occupational and speech therapy; medical social services;
orthopedic and cardiac aftercare; wound care; medication instruction,
education and counseling on health concerns; help with personal care needs;
light housekeeping and laundry; meal preparation and errands; escorts to
medical appointments; companions; and respite for family caregivers.

JEVS Human Services
2770 Red Lion Road • Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-728-4435 • Fax: 267-298-1301 • jevshumanservices.org
Nursing Home Transition
Offers support for individuals transitioning from a nursing home to a more
independent living situation. Individuals receive one-on-one support from
a qualified coordinator, as well as assistance planning and orchestrating the
move. Emphasis is placed on learning skills for increased self-sufficiency
and household management.

Supports Coordination
Adults 18 years of age or older who are mentally alert, have a physi-
cal disability lasting for more than a year, can benefit from Supports
Coordination to stay in their own homes, go to work, attend school
and participate fully in the community. Assists individuals who
participate in the Office of Long-Term Living (OLTL) programs in
gaining access to needed services and other state Medicaid plan
services, as well as other medical and social services regardless of
the funding source. Services are free to those who qualify.

Jewish Relief Agency (JRA )
225 E City Avenue, Suite 210 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-660-0190 • 215-281-1101 • Fax: 610-660-0191
JRAid@JewishRelief.org • jewishrelief.org
Monthly Food Distribution Program
Provides a supplemental box of nutritionally balanced, strictly kosher pantry
and fresh produce items to low-income households. Food boxes are delivered
monthly to client homes by volunteers. Service is free to eligible individuals.

JRAid Program
JRAid provides assistance with everyday tasks, minor home repair and
transportation to low-income seniors. Services are provided by volunteers
and/or licensed contractors. Most services are offered for free.

KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia (Formerly: Klein JCC)
Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus
10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300 • kleinlife.org
Gateways to Aging Well
Provides Jewish seniors with an array of supportive services so they
can maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.

The program includes intake and assessment; supportive services,
such as counseling, congregate meals and socialization programs at
KleinLife in Northeast Philadelphia; and in-home support, such as
friendly visiting, home delivered meals and home modifications.

The program includes case management and outreach components
delivered to people in neighborhood around KleinLife.

In-Home Support Program
gsilverb@ihsp.pcaphl.org Provides services for temporarily homebound elderly, including meals,
cleaning, supportive counseling and handicapped assistive devices for
the residents of the Greater Northeast. Will screen clients for eligibility
and connect them to home health care options and provide subsidies, if
appropriate. Home Delivered Meals
215-698-7300 x191 • jborsky@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org
Provides kosher and supplemental meals to the older adult community
who are unable to prepare their own meals.

Cook for a Friend — Meals are provided by local volunteers,
synagogue groups, Hebrew-schools and other organizations
within the Jewish community. The meals are delivered by
local volunteers who often stay for a short visit. There is no
charge for participation in the program, but voluntary con-
tributions are requested to help defray the program costs.

Catered Meals — Frozen, microwaveable meals prepared
by a local caterer and delivered by volunteers. The program
serves seniors in Northeast Philadelphia, Abington and Chel--
tenham. SUPPORT GROUPS
Center for Spiritual Well-being
Beth Sholom Congregation
8321 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-887-1342 ext. 109 • spiritualwell-being.org
A community project dedicated to helping people find meaningful spiritual
connections in their lives with the goal of promoting both spiritual and mental
well-being and creating communities of those with shared spiritual interests.

Jewish Family and Children’s
Service of Greater Philadelphia
10125 Verree Road • Philadelphia, PA 19116
and: The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center
345 Montgomery Avenue • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 267-314-0909
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669
info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Offers group support on various topics: illness and bereavement, separation
and divorce, family programs, anger/stress management, children’s socializa-
tion groups, marriage enrichment programs, interfaith issues, LGBTQ issues,
care-giving issues, socialization and support groups for teens and adults with
special needs, and support groups for family members/care givers of individu-
als with disabilities.

Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (JAFCO)
234 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 100 • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
610-525-1040 • Rana@jafco.org • jafco.org
Family Strengthening Program sponsors two support groups:
Relative Caregiver Support Group
STAR Group: Siblings Together Are Remarkable
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