Support Group for Parents of Adolescent & Adult
Children Living with Addiction and Mental Health
Diagnoses Rodeph Shalom, 615 N. Broad St. • Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-627-6747 • rodephshalom.org
Meets regularly to learn more about substance use and mental health disorders;
share experiences/resources; and explore how to appropriately support our children.
Anonymity respected. No affiliation with RS is necessary. No charge. All groups
meet with strict adherence to confidentiality and anonymity. No charge.
ADOPTION AND CHILD WELFARE
Foster Care Services
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia
1501 N. Broad St., Suite 14 • Philadelphia, PA 19122
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • jfcsphilly.org
An accredited program under contract with the Department of Human
Services and other county agencies that delivers services to children who are
abused or neglected or whose parents cannot adequately care for them.
Foster Care
Provides certified foster homes for children from birth to age 21.
Many of these children, including those with special medical needs,
have experienced trauma, loss and grief, and need a temporary home
that provides stable support and structure.
Special-Needs Adoption
Through the SWAN (Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network),
JFCS works to find permanent homes for children who cannot safely
return to their family of origin. JFCS’ Child Welfare Department
provides in-home services to help prepare children for adoption
and post-adoption services.
Open Arms Adoption Network
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia
432 Tulpehocken Ave., Suite 2 • Elkins Park, PA 19027
1-888-OPEN-ARMS info@openarmsadoption.net • openarmsadoption.net
Helps build and support families through the Domestic Infant Open
Adoption program. Offers a broad range of services for families hoping to
adopt internationally, too. Licensed in PA, NJ, DE and NY.
Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options (JAFCO)
215 N. Presidential Blvd., Second Floor • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-525-1040 • Rebecca@jafco.org • jafco.org/what-we-do/Northeast-communities/
Provides the following services to the Greater Philadelphia community:
Family Strengthening Program
Provides free, intensive in-home case management services to at-risk
children and their families in the Philadelphia area including Delaware,
Montgomery, Bucks, Philadelphia, and Chester counties, and Southern New
Jersey. The goal of the program is to strengthen and empower the family
while linking them with needed services and resources. Services include but
are not limited to: supportive counseling; family safety planning; parenting
support; support for families raising a child with special needs; support for
grandparents or other relatives raising their grandchild/relative; information
and referral; advocacy in schools or court; support with legal and custody
issues; and homelessness prevention. JAFCO’s social worker is available
24 hours per day, 7 days a week to assist families in any emergencies.
Supervised Visitation Program
Provides scheduled, monitored visits between a child and a non-custodial
parent or family member, supervised by a qualified professional. JAFCO
provides a safe and structured environment for the visit while working
with the family to ensure that all guidelines set by the court or referring
agency are followed. JAFCO documents each visit and submits progress
reports to the court with recommendations about the visits.
COUNSELING AND
CARE MANAGEMENT
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
of Greater Philadelphia
Administrative office: 2100 Arch St., 5th Floor • 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 prevention, 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; LGBTQA+
Services; Infant Adoption Services (Open Arms Adoption Network);
Older Adult Services; Support for Holocaust Survivors; Support for the
Orthodox Community; Hoarding Disorder Counseling; Bereavement
Support Groups; Intimate Partner Violence Counseling Services;
Family Abuse and Elder Abuse Counseling Support.
Neighborhood Offices:
CENTER CITY OFFICE:
2100 Arch St., fifth floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
PROGRESS PLAZA OFFICE:
1501 N. Broad. St., Suite 14 • Philadelphia, PA 19122
EASTERN MONTGOMERY OFFICE:
432 Tulpehocken Ave., Suite 2 • Elkins Park, PA 19027
NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA OFFICE:
7901 Bustleton Ave., • Berris Plaza, Suite 206 • Philadelphia, PA 19152
MAIN LINE OFFICE: The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center,
345 Montgomery Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 267-314-0909
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Dinah c/o CultureWorks, 1315 Walnut St., Suite 320 • Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-645-2142 • shana@dinahphilly.org • dinahphilly.org
A comprehensive legal services center providing low-cost and pro bono
legal representation to survivors of intimate partner violence in the Jewish
Community of Greater Philadelphia. By partnering with existing Jewish social
service providers, Dinah combats intimate partner violence through advocacy,
education and representation.
Domestic Violence Prevention/Intervention
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia
Berris Plaza, 7901 Bustleton Ave., Suite 206 • Philadelphia, PA 19152
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.
Rachel Hotline
Women’s Center of Montgomery County
8080 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027 • 215-635-7344 • 1-800-773-2424
wcwebmail@womenscentermc.org • wcmontco.org
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, educational and legal services, court and medical appointment
accompaniment, in-person and telephone counseling.
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SERVICES FOR PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES
E ducation
[Also see the Jewish Education chapter for the synagogue-based education
programs for children with special needs.]
Whole Community Inclusion
Jewish Learning Venture
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)
P.O. 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
441 N. Fifth St., second floor • Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-341-5626 • jevshumanservices.org
hireAbility hireAbility@jevs.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
projectsuccess@jevs.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.
Student Transition Services
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
transition from school to work. Assessment process pairs strengths,
values, barriers and interests with job shadowing and internships toward
a goal of competitive integrated employment.
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JEVS Human Services
9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114
267-350-8600 • Fax: 215-255-4777 • jevshumanservices.org
Community Homes • clhs@jevs.org
Offers individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to live
with independence and dignity. Staff provides specialized 24-hour
support for one to three individuals per residence. The Community
Homes promote each individual’s interests and abilities, with an
emphasis on community involvement, stability and maintaining
important ties to family and loved ones. Homes are located in the
Mount Airy, the Northeast and Frankford sections of Philadelphia
and in Montgomery County.
Community Residential Rehabilitation Services
communityresidentialservices@jevs.org Offers individuals diagnosed with a mental health disorder a home
and trained staff focused on helping them become more self-sufficient
and prepared for independence and everyday life in the community.
Residents agree on goals annually and receive the assistance to meet
these goals. It is the mission of this program to graduate residents to a
more independent living situation.
Life Sharing • lifesharing@jevs.org
Offers individuals with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to live
with the support of a loving and caring family within the community
and to more fully integrate into the community. This form of adult foster
care helps individuals build relationships with new families and make
new connections and friends.
Tikvah Residence
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
tikvah@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org/program/tikvah-residence
Offers affordable housing for adults with mental health conditions.
Residents enjoy the privacy of independent apartment living within
a supportive community. JEVS staff organizes activities and provides
services to help each resident lead an active and healthy life. All
apartment units are currently occupied.