Jewish Family Service

Serving individuals and families in RI and nearby Massachusetts regardless of faith or economic status.

Life can be challenging – and rewarding!

No matter your age, you may sometimes need support from friends and family. Jewish Family Service is here for you.

JFS was established in 1929. We are a local, 501(c)(3) non-profit social service organization. We serve individuals and families in RI and nearby Massachusetts regardless of faith or economic status. For more than 80 years, we have been helping people navigate services so that their lives are happier, safer, and healthier.

Our Mission Statement is to sustain, nurture and strengthen the emotional and general well-being and stability of families and individuals through the life cycle, within the frame work of Jewish tradition and values.

Click here for the roster of our Board of Directors.

We care about you.

Our staff at Jewish Family Service are highly trained professionals. They include Marriage and Family Therapists, Masters of Social Work (MSW) degrees, additional post-graduate experience, and many are licensed social workers (LICSWs), Registered Nurses (RNs), or Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Moreover, we recognize the crucial importance of staff development. That’s why our staff receives continuous professional educational training and provides field instruction to graduate and undergraduate students. We’re accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA).

Consistency

The JFS staff is truly a family. Our clinicians tend to stay with us for years. This stability enhances our ability to better service you. Consistency contributes to the trust that develops between client and staff member.

Responsiveness

Our trademark is quick response time. At JFS, your call is answered without delay. If you require an appointment, it will be scheduled promptly and an initial assessment is made within five business days.

Client Satisfaction

We’re known for professionalism and client satisfaction. We solicit feedback and evaluations, and we continue to receive the highest marks in every program.

Confidentiality

Privacy and trust are the foundations of our work and we pride ourselves on our respect for the client. All agency/client meetings, whether they are individual, group, or family, are held in the strictest confidence. We follow the ethical standards set forth by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and HIPAA regulations.

Open to the Community

Our services are open to the entire community. We are available to serve anyone in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts who needs assistance regardless of faith or economic status.

Please explore our website to learn more about our services, upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and how we could make a positive difference in your life or the life of a family member or friend.

Call us at 401.331.1244 and we’ll be happy to speak to you.