JF&CS of North Jersey recognizes the population of aging Holocaust survivors within our community. The agency is one of 13 Jewish Family Service Agencies throughout New Jersey that shares a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, Inc., to provide services to Holocaust survivors. Aging brings many challenging changes to one's life. As daily activities decrease, time to think and reflect increases. Those who have experienced the traumas of the Shoah are again faced with memories of losses and terrible life experiences. The grant provides financial support to provide a number of services Holocaust survivors and their families.

• Holocaust Homemaker Assistance Program
  Now in its sixth year, this program provides subsidized in-home services for Holocaust survivors who resided in Nazi-occupied countries between 1933-1945, meet financial guidelines, and are in need of home health aid services. A JF&CS social worker will meet with the applicant in his/her home to discuss his/her needs and eligibility. All homemakers and home health aids are provided through New Jersey licensed home care agencies, under contract with JF&CS.
  
  
• Group Services
  The Claims Conference has provided additional funds for group services. JF&CS offers monthly group sessions in our Fair Lawn office for social networking and discussion on various topics. Van transportation is available.
  
  
• Second Generation Group
  Each year, JF&CS provides a support group for children of Holocaust survivors. An experienced clinical social worker facilitates discussion among the participants, who share their concerns for their parents, themselves, and often, their children as well. It is reassuring to many that their life experiences, thoughts and concerns are shared by others.

For further information, or to make an appointment, please call us at (973)595-011 (Wayne) or (201) 796-5151 (Fair Lawn) or email at info@jfcsnj.org.