Jewish Family & Child Service - Portland, Oregon

Jewish Family & Child Service - Portland, Oregon Jewish Family & Child Service (JFCS) provides social services that improve the lives of adults, families, and children in the Jewish and general communities.

Jewish Family & Child Service (JFCS) has assisted Portland-area residents for 70 years. We help marginalized people of all faiths and backgrounds realize their full potential, and serve diverse communities that have evolving needs. In particular, JFCS excels at helping vulnerable seniors and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live with dignity and autonomy. JFCS offers a wide range of human services including individual, couple, family, and group counseling, services for seniors and people with disabilities, emergency assistance and referrals during time of crisis, services for immigrant and refugees and Holocaust survivors. All our services are offered without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation.

JFCS’ Counseling program provides compassionate, person-centered, trauma-informed mental-health services to adults, chil...
03/12/2026

JFCS’ Counseling program provides compassionate, person-centered, trauma-informed mental-health services to adults, children, teens, couples and families facing life’s challenges. Our team is currently accepting new clients, so we want you to meet the team!

Say hi to Doug Ruth, LCSW, JFCS' Clinical Director. Here's what he says about his role: "The clinical director role at JFCS lets me hold both the intimate and the expansive. I work alongside clients while also building programs and supporting staff and other clinicians. Being present in direct care keeps me engaged and open, and shaping systems lets that care ripple outward. It’s a gift to do work that feels this connected, human, and alive."

To receive mental health support from our counselors, contact our Intake Manager at 503-226-7079 x650 or through our online intake form. For more about our counseling services and all our clinicians, visit our counseling page: https://www.jfcs-portland.org/services/counseling/

Join JFCS‘ Senior Social Hour and Congregation Neveh Shalom’s Wondering Jews 65+ for a special movie matinee of Eleanor ...
03/10/2026

Join JFCS‘ Senior Social Hour and Congregation Neveh Shalom’s Wondering Jews 65+ for a special movie matinee of Eleanor the Great, starring June Squibb as a sharp-tongued 94-year-old woman navigating an unexpected new chapter after a loss.

We’ll enjoy popcorn and classic movie snacks while watching Eleanor relocate to New York, where a small misunderstanding at a support group grows into a larger story - both funny and touching - about memory, identity, and the complicated ways we carry the people we love with us.

Come for the movie, stay for the company—this is a relaxed afternoon to gather, connect, and enjoy a good film together. Free to attend but RSVP required. Learn more and RSVP here: https://members.nevehshalom.org/event/MMETG26

JFCS and Upstream Access welcomed 20 participants—including adults with disabilities and family members—for an afternoon...
03/10/2026

JFCS and Upstream Access welcomed 20 participants—including adults with disabilities and family members—for an afternoon of lunch, learning, and community. Together we explored simple ways to prepare for emergencies, talked about managing stress, and created personalized Mental Health Resilience Kits filled with sensory and calming tools to support emotional well-being. Participants explored hands-on stations like the Fidget Zone, Color Me Calm, and Squishy & Fun Creation Station—choosing items that help them feel calm, grounded, and prepared for stressful moments.

It was a warm, joyful afternoon of learning from one another and building community. We’re grateful to our partners at Upstream Access and to everyone who joined us for such a welcoming and uplifting event.

The Community Seder for Jewish Family & Child Service clients, hosted by CBI, WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood and Congregatio...
03/09/2026

The Community Seder for Jewish Family & Child Service clients, hosted by CBI, WRJ/Beth Israel Sisterhood and Congregation Neveh Shalom Sisterhood, is around the corner! It will be a meaningful community gathering featuring music, the Passover story, and a Seder meal. Many of our important guests need assistance getting to and from the synagogue – would you consider giving them a ride?

For more volunteer information and to sign-up to help, click here: https://jfcsportland.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1221822

Job searching these days can be overwhelming. Whether you’re just starting out or changing careers later in life, JFCS i...
03/06/2026

Job searching these days can be overwhelming. Whether you’re just starting out or changing careers later in life, JFCS is here to help prepare you for the job hunt ahead. Join us Tuesday, March 24 at 2pm at Eastside Jewish Commons as Career Coach Jack Birnbach helps you get started navigating the modern job market, with topics including interview techniques, resume building, and job search strategies. The session will also include tips on networking and advice for landing a new career. The workshop is free and open to all in the community.

Registration is required. Learn more and register here: https://www.jfcs-portland.org/job-workshop/

As families gather together this year, the Passover4All team is happy to provide Passover meals to more than 300 communi...
03/06/2026

As families gather together this year, the Passover4All team is happy to provide Passover meals to more than 300 community members, and you can help too!

We’re seeking volunteers to deliver Passover meal bags to those in need. Visit the JFCS volunteer website to sign up: https://jfcsportland.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1221827

Aren't available to lend a hand? Consider making a monetary contribution that goes directly to filling a family’s Seder plate: https://jewishportland.org/passover4all26

Thank you in advance for supporting our community members!

Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 7th for JFCS’ “Brighter Together: A JFCS Celebration of Care.” Join us for this ev...
03/05/2026

Mark your calendars for Thursday, May 7th for JFCS’ “Brighter Together: A JFCS Celebration of Care.” Join us for this evening of connection and celebration – starting at 6:30pm at Broder Söder – because when we come together, our community shines brighter. Tickets go on sale March 30th.

For more information and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.jfcs-portland.org/brighter-together

Holi, the festival of colors, is a celebration welcoming spring--and spring has certainly launched in Portland! May all ...
03/04/2026

Holi, the festival of colors, is a celebration welcoming spring--and spring has certainly launched in Portland! May all those who observe Holi have a festive celebration.

To jump-start the holiday celebration, Congregation Neveh Shalom hosted 30 of JFCS’ Holocaust Survivor Services clients ...
03/04/2026

To jump-start the holiday celebration, Congregation Neveh Shalom hosted 30 of JFCS’ Holocaust Survivor Services clients and their families for a hamantaschen bake last week. The festive event included hamantaschen making, socializing, and an adorable performance by the Neveh Shalom’s Foundation School kids. A big thank you to volunteers from JFCS, PDX Hillel, and Neveh Shalom's Sisterhood, who drove clients to the event, helped clients roll the dough, baked the cookies, and made the event extra sweet.

JFCS and Upstream Access invite adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for a welcoming afternoon of lun...
03/03/2026

JFCS and Upstream Access invite adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for a welcoming afternoon of lunch, learning, and connection on Sunday, March 8 at 1:30pm at the Beaverton Library. This workshop combines emergency preparedness with social time — a chance to meet others, share, and build community. Participants will learn practical ways to prepare for emergencies and create Mental Health Resilience Kits. Lunch is provided with time to relax and socialize. Free to attend, but registration is required. Caregivers/support persons are welcome to attend.

Learn more and register here: https://www.jfcs-portland.org/mhr-workshop/

May those who celebrate enjoy time with their community this holiday.
03/02/2026

May those who celebrate enjoy time with their community this holiday.

Address

1221 SW Yamhill Street, Ste 301
Portland, OR
97205

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+15032267079

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