Family Assistance Network
Supported by CJP, the JFS Family Assistance Network provides confidential and respectful assistance to individuals and families in Metrowest to help them meet the short-term challenges resulting from urgent financial difficulties. Our goal is to help households remain independent and financially self-sufficient though a comprehensive array of coordinated services. Cash assistance will be available on an income eligibility basis. Services provided include:
Case Management
- Intake and assessment of assistance needs
- Service plan development and follow-up
- Individual, family and elder care services
- Connecting families to service networks
- Financial literacy education and guidance
Financial Assistance
Cash assistance paid directly to vendors for:
- Fuel and heating assistance
- Utilities/household items
- Medical needs/health care/prescriptions
- Food/nutritional supplements
- Transportation
Other Services
- Legal Assistance referrals through Metrowest Legal Aide
- Emergency food assistance/utilization of the Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry
- Employment re-entry and enhancement through the Ready for Success program, in partnership with Jewish Vocational Service
- Information & Referral
- Mental health support through CJP’s new Mental Health Access website, where individuals and professionals can find resources and information
If you are in need of help, click the button below and fill out the Request for Assistance form or call 508-875-3100.
Program Videos
JFS and CJP Fight Homelessness in the Jewish Community
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Responding to Crisis in the Jewish Community – Together, JFS and CJP Answer the Call for Help
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Program News
JFS Receives a Donation to Support Veterans!
Earlier this month JFS received a very generous donation from a local middle school student named Ben. Ben decided to do a mitzvah project with Jewish Family Service of Metrowest in honor of becoming a Bar Mitzvah. He asked family and friends to purchase gift cards...
Food Pantry Donation in Honor of Eliza J. Norton
Earlier this month, JFS received an incredibly generous donation to the Lucy and Joe Press Food Pantry, which provides emergency food and hygiene products to community members in need. Tate Philips & Jake Glynn decided to hold a canned food drive to honor...
JFS and CJP Fight Homelessness in the Jewish Community
Click to learn how you can get involved.