Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (JFS/MW) was founded in 1979 as an information and referral service for elders.
It was supported by the local Jewish community and staffed entirely by volunteers. A quarter-century later, we are a comprehensive multi-service agency, responding to the evolving needs of Jewish and non-Jewish individuals and families in the Metrowest community. Our roots are anchored in professional social work, citizen participation, volunteerism, and a commitment to finding solutions to the daily challenges faced by our clients and their families.
JFS/MW clients reach across all ethnic, religious, economic, and generational lines. Our services are provided on a non-sectarian and sliding fee scale basis and no clients are denied services for economic reasons.
The JFS/MW Board of Directors has always actively supported the the organization with vitality and passion. Nearly 200 volunteers are involved each year, and collaborations with other agencies play a significant role.
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Our principles and goals include:
- To maintain the highest level of professional ethics and practice, including respect for client confidentiality. (Download our Privacy Policy in Microsoft Word)
- To actively initiate, develop, and implement social welfare and community programs, in a fiscally responsible manner, in response to evolving community needs.
- To encourage volunteerism and increase the involvement of the community at large in the support and growth of the agency.
- To establish and enhance cooperative working relationships with other agencies as an active participant in our social service community.
- To maintain constructive relationships with CJP, supportive organizations and sponsors in the Greater Boston and Metrowest areas.
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