COUNSELING AND
CARE MANAGEMENT
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
of Greater Philadelphia
Administrative Office: 2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669
info@jfcsphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Licensed, experienced therapists counsel individuals, couples, families and
groups on a variety of personal and family issues. Counselors help clients
develop better ways of understanding and coping, and they facilitate preven-
tion, support and educational group programming. Care managers engage in a
variety of activities with clients to restore dignity, hope and meaning when it
seems as if life’s struggles are insurmountable. Care managers help clients
establish short- and long-term goals, and link them with the appropriate
community-based support services, such as connection to counseling services,
financial assistance, credit counseling, advocacy, local resources and
entitlement enrollment.

Major programs and services include:
Individual and Family Services
Foster Care Services
Education and Outreach Services
Chaplaincy and Hospice Services
LGBTQ Services
Infant Adoption Services (Open Arms Adoption Network)
Serving Individuals Living with Disabilities
Older Adult Services
Support for Holocaust Survivors
Support for the Orthodox Community
Bereavement Support
Intimate Partner violence, family abuse and elder abuse support
Neighborhood Offices:
CENTER CITY OFFICE: 2100 Arch St., 5th Floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 267-256-2100 • Fax: 267-256-2119
PROGRESS PLAZA OFFICE: 1501 N. Broad. St., Suite 14
Philadelphia, PA 19122
EASTERN MONTGOMERY OFFICE: Mandell Education Campus
7607 Old York Road (Lower Level) • Elkins Park, PA 19027
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA OFFICE: 10125 Verree Road, Suite 304
Philadelphia, PA 19116
MAIN LINE OFFICE: The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center,
345 Montgomery Ave., Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 267-314-0909
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
E DUCATION
See the Jewish Education Chapter for the Synagogue-based Education
Programs for children with special needs.

Whole Community Inclusion
Jewish Learning Venture
The Pavilion, 261 Old York Road, Suite 720 • Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-320-0360 • Fax: 215-635-8946 • Gkaplan-mayer@jewishlearningventure.org
jewishlearningventure.org Engages people with special needs, and their families, and supports their
ability to access a range of Jewish educational and religious experiences from
early childhood through the transition to adulthood. Learning opportunities
throughout the year are offered for families, educators and community
members and leaders.

OROT Program
7601 Old York Road • Melrose Park, PA 19027
215-935-0020 • info@orotkids.org • orotkids.org
Supports special needs education in Jewish day schools for children whose
needs cannot be met by a resource room. In conjunction with host day schools,
OROT personnel set policy, create and supervise programs, provide financial
support and advocate for services provided to children with special needs.

OROT seeks to provide the best possible curriculum within a supportive and
inclusive environment.

P’TACH (Parents for Torah for All Children)
Post Office Box 141 • Merion Station, PA 19066
215-477-7123 • PtachPhiladelphia@gmail.com • ptach.org
Provides educational services for children with learning differences who require
support to maintain themselves in area Jewish day schools. Provides resource
room funding and tutorials.

E MPLOYMENT P ROGRAMS
JEVS Human Services
9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114
267-350-8600 • Fax: 215-255-4777 • jevshumanservices.org
hireAbility hireAbility@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org
Offers individuals with disabilities – as well as those living with
chronic diseases – assistance in preparing for competitive employment.

Customized services include vocational assessments, career track
identification, along with job development, placement and coaching.

Project Success
Women’s Center of Montgomery County
8080 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-635-7344 or 1-800-773-2424
wcwebmail@dca.net • wcmontco.org
projectsuccess@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org
Offers young adults with Asperger’s syndrome or pervasive
development disorder a transition to employment. A comprehensive
approach supports these young adults through all phases, including
development of socialization, one-on-one job development, job
placement and personal-interaction skills.

Domestic Violence Prevention/Intervention
267-350-8675 • student@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org/STS
Offers group training and individual work-based learning experiences
for high school students with disabilities in the early stages of their tran-
sition from school to work. Assessment process pairs strengths, values,
barriers and interests with job shadowing and internships toward a goal
of competitive integrated employment.

Rachel Hotline
A 24-hour confidential hotline for victims of abuse. Ask for “Rachel” to be
connected to a Jewish woman at this hotline. Also provides support groups,
legal services, court and medical appointment accompaniment, in-person
and telephone counseling, and educational programs.

Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia
10125 Verree Road, Suite 304 • Philadelphia, PA 19116
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • jfcsphilly.org
Domestic violence prevention program with individual, group, family and
couples therapy. There is also case management, advocacy and financial
assistance for those who have been abused. Speakers on topics concerning
domestic violence issues and on the prevention of dating violence are available
to synagogues, schools and community organizations.

76 SERVICES FOR PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES
THE GUIDE 2017/2018
Student Transition Services