Elizabeth “Beth” Noble, Ph.D. of Education, prides herself in being a devout promoter of Jewish Family Services’ (JFS) services. Beth is an advocate, a very generous donor, and client. She first learned about JFS through one of her doctorate students back in the 1980s. Since then, Beth has referred several students to JFS for various […]
Jewish Family Services (JFS) supports and strengthens lives throughout Greater Kansas City. We provide essential human services for people of all faiths, ages, cultures, and identities who are facing challenges in everyday life or times of crisis.
Period supplies are necessities, not luxuries. During the month of March, help us collect period products for the JFS pantries. Learn more here.
Thank you for reaching out to JFS. Please note we are only accepting new clients for Counseling and older adult transportation. Messages requesting other services, including emergency rent and utilities funds, may not be returned as we cannot provide that assistance at this time. For help locating resources, call United Way at 2-1-1. f you are in need of food assistance, you can also visit the Harvesters website to locate a food pantry near you. If this is a mental health crisis, call 888-279-8188.
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JFS Announces Restructuring Plan To Build a Stronger Future
Jewish Family Services (JFS) announced a restructuring of its operations to better serve its clients and build a strong foundation for the future. A principal aim of this restructuring is to allow the JFS team to better understand client needs by using more comprehensive assessments and then connecting clients more fully to a broader set […]

“JFS lets me know I’m not alone.”
Donna has been a member of Help@Home, JFS’s handyman program, for 13 years. With her children living out of town, JFS has stood in the gap, helping the 89-year-old with minor home repairs and chores she’s unable to perform herself. Fiercely independent, Donna has lived in the same home since 1961. But recently, after a […]