Welcome
We are proud to introduce Jewish Family & Community Services of Southwest Florida (JFCS), formerly known as Jewish Family Services. On November 22, 2011 JFCS became a registered Florida non-profit corporation. We know that many of you are familiar with the work of the Jewish social service agency in your home community, but may not be fully aware of what has been happening right here, in Collier County.
Jewish Family & Community Services is often referred to as "the best kept secret". This is partially due to the fact that so much of what we do is of a highly confidential nature, such as our mental health services. Or, because we help people handle challenges that are not easily talked about in social settings, such as domestic abuse, financial hardship, relationship problems and substance abuse, just to name a few. And, in places like Marco Island and Naples, the resort communities of southwest Florida, who can even imagine that our friends and neighbors face the kinds of challenges that require the assistance of Jewish Family & Community Services? However, experiencing the pain of losing a life-long partner, needing guidance parenting an adolescent or even needing assistance choosing a home health care agency is unrelated to income. Jewish Family & Community Services thinks of the people we help as "having needs", which is different from defining our constituents as "needy". The problems that we address cut across all socioeconomic lines.
As you read through what Jewish Family & Community Services has done over the past year, think about whether you, or someone you know, have ever experienced similar challenges. Then think about how fortunate our community is to have Jewish Family & Community Services here to help!
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It is easy to support JFCS through our website. Just click on the Donate button below or on the bottom of each page. |
 Dr. Jaclynn Faffer, President / CEO |
 JFCS Winter 2013 Newsletter |
 Dr. Faffer from the May 2013 Federation Star. |
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