Impacting Our Community with Love

Together, in 2023, JAFCO transformed the lives of 3,932 children and 1,990 adults. To date, JAFCO has served over 20,000 children and families. Thank you for making this impact possible!

JAFCO Children’s Village 

JAFCO Children’s Village supported 684 children who have experienced abuse or neglect, helping them find safety and belonging. 99.4% of children at the Village graduate high school, all with access to college education without any debt. Since its founding, JAFCO Children’s Village has served over 7,661 children through its shelter group home, foster care, adoption, and family preservation programs. It remains the only center of its kind in the Jewish community nationwide. Each year, another 600 children find safety in our foster care, adoption, or family preservation programs.

JAFCO Children’s Ability Center 

JAFCO Children’s Ability Center enriched the lives of 1,927 children through life skills development, social skills, and family support for those raising children with developmental disabilities. Over 300 children and teens improved their life skills and social connections this past year. Since 2014, the Ability Center has served over 18,302 children and parents. The center is open seven days a week, providing support from the day of diagnosis up to age 22. We are there to support the entire family, including parents, grandparents, and typical siblings. The Children’s Ability Center also houses Illuminate …a venue with a cause.

Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center 

Eagles’ Haven Wellness Center provided healing support to 2,438 community members following trauma. Opened in March 2019 to restore wellness and hope to the Parkland/Coral Springs community after the tragic school shooting, Eagles’ Haven offers wellness experiences, yoga, creative art classes, meditation, dance, crisis support, case management, and support groups — all free of charge in a beautiful wellness-inspired setting. This year, 350 community members received assistance through therapeutic activities and crisis support. Since opening, Eagles’ Haven has helped 2,969 children, parents, and teachers on their journey to wellness.

JAFCO FamilyMatters

JAFCO FamilyMatters offers specialized case management and support services for families in crisis in Greater Philadelphia. In 2023, the team worked with 161 children and their families, helping them navigate crises, including mental health challenges, single parenthood, and special needs. With a 20% increase in families served, FamilyMatters continues to expand to meet rising needs. Since its inception, FamilyMatters has supported 498 children and parents in the Greater Philadelphia area.