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Jewish Family Service 750 White Pond Drive
Akron, Ohio 44223
Phone: (330) 867-3388
Fax: (330) 867-3396
e-mail: akronjfs@ald.net

Patsy Siff, President
Dr. Judith Rosenthal, Executive Director

Jewish Family Service was founded in 1913. Whether in individual or family counseling, serving the needs of the aged at home or in Jewish homes for the aged, in adoption, immigrant resettlement and in family life education, Jewish Family Service continues its mission to serve the needs of our community.

Jewish Family Service is located on the second floor of the Shaw JCC. To ensure client privacy and confidentiality, Jewish Family Service has a private entrance on the second floor of the Summa Health System addition to the building. Clients can use the north entrance to the building and take the stairs or elevator to the agency's private entrance on the second floor.

The offices of New Choices, the agency's social program for adults 60 and over, is located on the main floor of the Shaw JCC, around the corner from the auditorium meeting rooms. For a schedule of New Choices events, check our Community Events Listing.

Jewish Family Service Offers:

  • Elder Support Network
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
  • Family Life Education
  • Individual and Family Counseling
  • Home/Health Care Referral
  • Parenting Place-Preschool Outreach
  • Resettlement Services
  • Senior Services
  • Services to Children and Adolescents
  • Vocational Placement (Job Opportunities)
  • Volunteer Network
  • New Choices Adult Programming