Jewish Family Services Of St Louis

Older adult services: for decades, jfs case managers have provided direct services and referrals to resources that help adults ages 60 and older to live safely at home, stay connected to community, and enrich quality of living as they navigate new stages of life.elderlink st. Louis is a coordinated intake and referral phone service for older adults, their children, and their caregivers that offers specialized resources and information. The elderlink phone line is staffed by master's-level social workers, who offer customized information and referrals on the issues affecting callers or their loved ones. All callers are offered a comprehensive assessment.(see schedule o)older adult services continued from page 2:upon request, jfs case managers collaborate with clients and caregivers to develop and manage an individualized care plan that facilitates and supports continued independence and safety in their desired living environment. We provide resources and program referrals, subsidized in-home support services, falls and hospital re-admission prevention, and counseling and chaplaincy visits as needed or requested.jfs supports independent living through a network of referral partners that offer transportation to medical appointments, food delivery, utility assistance, minor home repairs, home health care, housing information, support to apply for government and veterans benefits and medicaid, socialization opportunities, and more.st. Louis norc is a non-sectarian neighborhood program that supports the healthy aging of people age 60 and older in their own homes by providing opportunities for meaningful community involvement and increased access to support services. For over 15 years, norc has supported and offered peace of mind to thousands of people aging in their own homes.

Harvey kornblum jewish food pantry: the pantry (hkjfp) is the largest food pantry in the region, serving more than 15,000 people annually from 72 different zip codes throughout st. Louis county. A staff of 10 and a volunteer workforce of more than 125 people ensure its smooth operations. Community members who visit the food pantry are often experiencing hardships in addition to hunger including unemployment or underemployment, lack of access to health care, and housing insecurity. The pantry's staff and volunteers connect visitors and their families to the services they need through a jfs program or to an external partner in the community.

All other programs: child abuse prevention program ("capp"): jfs's team of trained specialists annually work with more than 150 schools and organizations throughout the st. Louis area to teach more than 45,000 children, teachers, and parents about body safety, the warning signs of abuse, and safe internet use. Though the ultimate goal of the program is prevention, the presentations also teach children who have seen or experienced abuse the importance of reporting the incident to a trusted adult. These disclosures open the door to intervention and healing for the affected children and their families. Jfs financial assistance helps financially distressed individuals and families acquire immediate funds, advocacy, and support to help them through times of crisis and move toward self-sufficiency.