Jewish Family & Children's Services of Southern Arizona
Jewish Family & Children's Services of Southern Arizona is a community resource serving Tucsonans in need.
About Jewish Family & Children's Services of Southern Arizona
Jewish Family & Children's Services of Southern Arizona is a Tucson-based community resource serving people in need across southern Arizona. The organization provides counseling and community services to people from all backgrounds, with a goal of increasing the wellbeing of individuals, families, and the broader community. Its work is grounded in trauma-informed, person-centered services, reflecting an approach that recognizes each person's circumstances and emphasizes respect, value, and support.
JFCS offers behavioral health services for people seeking counseling, with counselors available to meet in the Tucson office or online with anyone in Arizona, regardless of city or county. The organization also provides older adult services and services for Holocaust survivors. Other areas of support include emergency financial assistance, abuse and neglect prevention services for families, divorce recovery, and Jewish holiday programs. Together, these offerings address emotional, family, financial, and community needs through a range of services under one organization.
The agency traces its local work to its founding in 1941, when it began serving vulnerable people across southern Arizona. Its stated mission is to help individuals and families overcome challenges, contribute to their communities, and feel respected and valued. That mission is also reflected in the organization's history of supporting people through significant transitions. Kseniya DeLano, JFCS's president and CEO, has described a personal connection to the agency, sharing that her family was resettled to America with the support of Jewish Family and Children's Services of Southern Arizona. She has said that this experience shaped her commitment to ensuring others have access to opportunities for healing and growth.
JFCS's work extends beyond individual appointments. The organization maintains a calendar of events that includes classes and support groups, giving community members additional ways to find connection and assistance. It also hosts events such as a benefit concert and offers ways for supporters to contribute, including online donations, car donations, gifts of stocks and securities, legacy gifts, tribute and honor gifts, and the Arizona charitable tax credit. These efforts connect the agency's direct services with broader community involvement and ongoing support for its programs.
People looking for assistance can begin by exploring the service areas on the JFCS website, contacting the organization for an appointment, or checking the events calendar for a class or support group. Counseling is available in person in Tucson and online throughout Arizona. With services designed for individuals, families, older adults, Holocaust survivors, and people facing urgent financial or family concerns, Jewish Family & Children's Services of Southern Arizona remains a point of connection for Tucsonans and others across the state.