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Jewish Family and Children's Service of
Greater Mercer County, Inc.
ALTERNATE NAME
JFCS
FORMER NAME
Jewish Family Service of the Delaware Valley (last 1995)
ADDRESS
707 Alexander Road, Suite 102
Princeton, NJ 08540
PHONE
609-987-8100 - Princeton and Ewing
1-877-408-5327 - Alternate Phone - Toll Free
FAX
609-987-0574
INTERNET ADDRESS
ADMINISTRATOR
Linda F. Meisel, LCSW, Executive Director
DESCRIPTION
A state-licensed not-for-profit social service agency providing
affordable, accessible services to a diverse community in need,
whose purpose is to strengthen family life and to prevent the
breakdown of the family. JFCS provides confidential professional
counseling on a non-sectarian basis to children, adults, families
and seniors who live and/or work in the Greater Mercer County
area. Fees may be adjusted on a sliding scale, and no one is
denied service because of inability to pay. Medicare Prt B
applicable. For programs in addition to those described below,
please see website: http://www.jfcsonline.org
PROGRAMS
Senior Services: 1) Life Enrichment Program for the Elderly:
Project Highgate Apartments, 1 Highgate Drive, Suite A-1,
Ewing, NJ 08638; contact Barbara 609-987-8100, Ext. 110. 2)
Additional Senior Services: A comprehensive array of programs
and support services for caregivers and seniors, including
Geriatric Assessment, Family Consultation Service, Counseling
(office- and home-based), Residential Transition Planning, Care
Management, Life Enrichment and Community Education
programs, Holocaust Survivor Assistance. Call Julie at 609-987-
8100
The Kosher Cafe: Provides kosher nutrition in a social
atmosphere at The Woodbrook House, 865 Lower Ferry Rd.,
Ewing, NJ 08628. Reservations required 24 hours in advance.
Contact Barbara at 609-987-8100, Ext. 110
The Europa Club: A support and socialization program for
Holocaust survivors. Help with applications for reparations
available. Contact Julie at 609-987-8100.
Aging in Place' NORC Program: The JFCS 'Aging in Place'
program is centered in the Twin Rivers section of East Windsor.
It is open to all individuals 60 years and above who live in East
Windsor and Hightstown. The goal of this project is to provide
the types of services older aduts need to continue living in their
homes, rather than moving into alternative forms of adult
housing. Home-delivered meals, health and wellness programs,
information and referral, educational and recreational services
are examples of the services this program provides. Services
are ongoing. Please contact Linda Meyer, Program Coordinator,
at 987-8100, Ext. 141 or lmeyer@jfcsonline.org with any
questions about the JFCS program.
Family Life Education Groups: The following groups run from
time to time throughout the year: 1) Bereavement Support
Group: A group which meets weekly for discussions and
support. 2) New Mom's Group: An eight-week group for new
mothers to connect with other mothers and discuss the daily
ups and downs a new baby brings to the family. Meets at the
Jewish Center in Princeton. 3) Parenting Groups: Single and
multiple-session presentations that address the challenges of
parenting. Topics include, but are not limited to, Raising
Resilient Children; The Overstressed Child; Body Image and
Eating Disorders; Mean Girls; Needs vs. Wants. 4) Adolescent
Groups: Multiple-session groups designed for teens and pre-
teens to discuss adolescent issues including self-esteem, body
image, relationships, families and self-expression. Feelings and
experiences are shared in a supportive environment through
discussion and age-appropriate activities. Contact Debra at
609-987-8100, Ext. 137 or e-mail debral@jfcsonline.org for a
schedule of current groups, or check the website.
Secure@Home - a membership-based initiative of Jewish Family
& Children's Services of Greater Mercer County. It is a non-
sectarian program that provides the peace of mind and security
a senior wants, while alleviating the concerns family members
and caregivers have for their aging parents. Secure@Home's
purpose is to help the seniors and their families in many
different ways, including coordinating all the services needed to
maintain their independence.
FOUNDED
1937
SUBJECTS
Counseling
Children and Youth
Senior Citizens
Support Groups
Employment and Training
LAST UPDATED
6/08