“Do not separate yourself from the community.”

– Hillel

OUR MISSION

Inspired by the wisdom and values of our Judaic traditions, Jewish Family Services of York provides individual and family services within a climate of compassion, trust and respect.

OUR VISION

JFS will be a leader in creative programming and an invaluable resource for the entire community.

OUR PLEDGE

• Follow the Judaic values of Chesed (loving kindness), and Tzedakah (righteousness, justice) that require us to care for those in need.
• Adhere to professional and ethical standards.
• Ensure confidentiality.
• Aspire to maintain, develop and restore the competency of families and individuals of all ages.
• Encourage intra-agency and inter-agency collaboration.
• Ensure we are accessible to and inclusive of our diverse community.

MEMBERSHIPS in professional organizations include:

• The Association of Jewish Family & Children’s Agencies (AJFCA)
• The Pennsylvania Association of Non-Profit Organizations (PANO)
• The National Guardianship Association (NGA)
• The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers

SUPPORTED BY

The United Jewish Community of York (UJC)

For a list of frequently asked questions, please see our FAQ page.

To learn more about the people who work for JFS, and our board of directors, please visit our Staff page.