Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford

Our Mission

Jewish Family Services enhances and strengthens quality of life through the Jewish tradition of caring and compassion

Vision for People We Serve

Everyone in our community has a path to a stable and emotionally healthy life

Operating Framework

JFS achieves its vision and mission through this operating framework:

• Serving the Jewish community AND the community at large
• Helping individuals and families progress toward emotional well-being, self-reliance, and more positive relationships
• Focusing on counseling, supporting daily living skills, and meeting basic human needs
• Providing a safe and supportive environment

Our Values

JFS structure, decisions and actions are guided by these values:

• The highest professional standards in counseling, service delivery, and advocacy
• Welcoming, caring, and non-judgmental
• Commitment to stewardship to maximize the philanthropy of our donors
• Affordability so that anyone can benefit from JFS expertise and programs