Jewish Family Services of Middlesex County (JFS) is a nonprofit human services agency whose mission, rooted in Jewish values, is to provide essential programs and services to help individuals and families improve their lives. 

JFS offers a variety of social services for individuals and families of all religions, ethnicities, and backgrounds. We strive to empower people at home, in the workplace, and in the community through a holistic array of programs, which aim to promote wellness and self-sufficiency.

Immigration & Citizenship Services

• DOJ Accredited program
• Application assistance for green cards, family visa petitions, work authorizations, citizenship, and more
• Free citizenship classes with certified ESL teachers

Career  Center

• Individualized counseling for job seekers of all backgrounds
• Help with resume/cover letter writing, networking strategies, and job searching

Women's Center
Coaching and career counseling for displaced homemakers - women who are separated, divorced, single moms, widowed, or living with a disabled partner

Senior Services

• Holocaust survivor services
• Kosher Meals on Wheels
• Congregate meal programs (kosher) - limited transportation is available
• Senior Medicare Patrol of NJ
• State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
• Outreach services - assistance to seniors in finding and applying to public programs

Counseling Services

• Behavioral health therapy
• Clinical counseling for individuals, couples, and families
• Bereavement support groups

Food Pantry

• Free for all Middlesex County residents of all backgrounds
• Kosher, shelf-stable food items
• Toiletries and baby supplies
• Seasonal programs provide supplies for Passover, back to school, and winter holidays

Volunteer Opportunities

• Deliver meals on wheels
• Transport Holocaust survivors to socialization program
• Organize a food drive
• Participate in a community food distribution (Spanish speaking helpful)

Eligibility	Appointments should be made for food pantries and must be Middlesex County resident. Congregate meal program for Middlesex County residents.
Age Groups	Adults Seniors
Community Services	Basic Needs / Assistance Food Pantry / Soup Kitchen Employment / Training Job Training Legal / Advocacy Immigration Services
Treatment Services	Outpatient Services Counseling
Areas Served	Middlesex County

Last Updated: 03/03/23