Causes: Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Counseling, Human Service Organizations, Human Services, Mental Health

Mission: It is the mission of Jewish Child & Family Services to provide help, healing and caring services infused with Jewish values to strengthen lives in the community.

Results: JCFS is committed to tracking the progress of our clients as well as the quality of care we deliver. Some of the results we have seen this past year include: 92% of children in our Therapeutic Nursery improved how they relate with others; 92% of clients in our Counseling program reported that services met their needs; and 89% of families receiving Respite Services said that they feel more supported.

Target demographics: Children, adults and families, infants through older adults, living in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Geographic areas served: JCFS has 11 locations with offices in Downtown Chicago, West Rogers Park, Lombard, Arlington Heights, Prairie View, Northbrook, Skokie and Flossmoor.

Programs: Services include counseling, treatment for individuals with disabilities, respite care, special educational programs, and residential care for abused and neglected children.