Since 1867, Jewish Family Services (JFS) has provided comprehensive social services for the Milwaukee area Jewish and general community. The mission of JFS is to provide supportive services that will strengthen families, children and individuals throughout the life cycle within the context of their unique needs and traditions. We are guided by our Jewish values of compassion, kindness and righteousness. In support of this mission, JFS provides a wide range of programs including family counseling and family education, older adult services including housing for income eligible elderly and disabled individuals, refugee resettlement and support services, exceptional needs services to individuals with chronic disabilities including those with serious mental illness and developmental disabilities, and volunteer services.