Jewish Family Services of Delaware

Jewish Family Services of Delaware Jewish Family Services (JFS) is a health and human services agency serving families within Delaware for over a century.

JFS offers outpatient behavioral health and counseling, services for older adults, youth and family support services, and refugee resettlement and émigré services to people without regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, religion, sexual orientation, or gender expression. Committed to continued expansion and deepening of our contributions to the vulnerable communities of Delaware, our vis

ion for the agency is to use our evolving position as a key social service provider in Delaware to strengthen the support available to our most underserved populations. The agency is accredited by the Council on Accreditation and is a member of the United Way of Delaware, Jewish Federation of Delaware, and the national Association of Jewish Family and Children’s Agencies. JFS has received United Way's Community Impact Award, and has been named Lead Agency in the Delaware Aging Network, a consortium of over 50 organizations working together to serve older adults throughout the state.

When someone you love is facing cancer, caregivers often put their own needs last. Our free Cancer Caregiver Support Gro...
04/10/2026

When someone you love is facing cancer, caregivers often put their own needs last. Our free Cancer Caregiver Support Group is here to change that.

Our welcoming virtual space is for spouses, family members, and friends supporting someone with cancer. You don’t need a formal caregiver title — if you’re showing up for someone, you belong here.

Connect with others who understand, share honestly, and find encouragement along the way.
Join us monthly on Thursdays at 11:00 AM via Zoom, beginning April 23.

To register, email Kanyah Woods, LMSW, at kwoods@jfsdelaware.org or call 302-478-9411.

Grief doesn't only live in our thoughts — sometimes it settles in the body too. The tension you can't shake. The heavine...
04/09/2026

Grief doesn't only live in our thoughts — sometimes it settles in the body too. The tension you can't shake. The heaviness that sleep can't fix.

JFS Delaware's free Grief Yoga Therapy & Support Group meets you exactly where you are. Over 8 weeks, you'll gently explore movement, mindfulness, and connection with others who understand.

📅 Tuesdays, April 14 – June 2 | 12:00 – 1:30 PM
📍 Kimmel Space at JFS Delaware, 99 Passmore Rd, Wilmington, DE
✅ Free & open to all Delawareans 18+
🔗Space is limited, please register here: https://www.jfsdelaware.org/grief-yoga-therapy-and-support-group/

Questions? Call us at 302-478-9411.

Know someone experiencing grief and loss who could use this? Please share. 💙

💙 Join Us for Something Meaningful This May!We’d love for you to be part of the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community — ...
04/08/2026

💙 Join Us for Something Meaningful This May!

We’d love for you to be part of the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community — an event that brings our community together in the spirit of care, connection, and compassion.

👉 Join us or donate here: https://secure.walkforahealthycommunity.org/p2p/location/394075/en-CA

📅 Saturday, May 2
📍 Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park
80 Rosa Parks Dr., Wilmington, DE 19801

When you walk with us — or support someone who does — you're doing far more than getting your steps in. Every dollar raised for JFS Delaware directly supports our social workers, psychiatrists, care managers, and dedicated staff who show up every day for Delaware families in need.

Your support helps neighbors navigate hardship and move toward brighter, more stable futures.

Whether you walk, give, or simply spread the word, your involvement truly makes a difference.

Passover reminds us of the power of community — gathering around the table, sharing stories, and supporting one another....
04/01/2026

Passover reminds us of the power of community — gathering around the table, sharing stories, and supporting one another.

At JFS Delaware, that same spirit guides our work as we provide counseling, care navigation, and support for individuals and families throughout Delaware.

May this Passover bring reflection, connection, and hope. Chag Pesach Sameach — wishing all who celebrate a Zissen Pesach. 🕊️🍷

As Social Work Month comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank the incredible social workers of ...
03/31/2026

As Social Work Month comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank the incredible social workers of JFS Delaware. 💙

Every day, their compassion, expertise, and dedication help individuals and families navigate life’s most challenging moments. From therapeutic counseling, psychiatric services, and maternal mental health support to Cancer Care Connection, Older Adult Care Navigation, and caregiver support, their work touches lives across our community.

Our social workers also connect people with essential resources through family case management, wellness services, food assistance, and refugee resettlement support—meeting people where they are and helping them move forward with dignity and hope.

We are deeply grateful for the care, patience, and commitment our team brings to this work every day. Thank you for all that you do to strengthen our community.

🎉 JFS Delaware is pleased to announce that John Fisher-Klein has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer.John has ...
03/31/2026

🎉 JFS Delaware is pleased to announce that John Fisher-Klein has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer.

John has been a valued member of our leadership team as Chief Administrative Officer, where he has helped strengthen operations across Human Resources, Risk Management, Quality Improvement, IT, and Facilities.

A lifelong Delawarean with extensive experience in human services, John brings deep knowledge of our community and a strong commitment to supporting individuals and families with care and compassion.

We appreciate John’s leadership and the dedication of our executive team as they guide JFS through this period of transition.

Today we celebrate Renna Van Oot as she begins her well-earned retirement after nearly four years as CEO of JFS Delaware...
03/30/2026

Today we celebrate Renna Van Oot as she begins her well-earned retirement after nearly four years as CEO of JFS Delaware and more than 20 years of nonprofit leadership.

Renna led our organization with integrity, compassion, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. Reflecting on her time here, she shared, “It has been a true privilege to be part of Jewish Family Services of Delaware and to witness the incredible impact we are able to make together in our community.”

We are deeply grateful for Renna’s leadership and the lasting impact she has made on our community. Please join us in wishing her joy and fulfillment in this next chapter. 💙

We’re walking for something BIG. 👟💙 JFS Delaware is participating in the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community, and our ...
03/20/2026

We’re walking for something BIG. 👟💙

JFS Delaware is participating in the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community, and our goal is: 🎯 $25,000 to support our counseling, psychiatric care, elder services, case management, and refugee resettlement programs for people across Delaware.

📅 Saturday, May 2 | Check-in opens at 7:45 a.m., Walk begins at 9:00 a.m.
📍 Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park (80 Rosa Parks Drive, Wilmington, DE 19801)

Walk with us or donate here: https://secure.walkforahealthycommunity.org/p2p/fundraising/394011/participant/5563131/en-CA.

At Jewish Family Services of Delaware (JFS), we are committed to supporting individuals, families, and the community. Re...
03/13/2026

At Jewish Family Services of Delaware (JFS), we are committed to supporting individuals, families, and the community.

Recent events can be difficult to process, and rising antisemitism is particularly challenging for the Jewish community. Our therapists are here, ready to help all members of the community cope with challenges big and small. You do not have to get through these difficult times alone.

Visit us at www.jfsdelaware.org or call (302) 478-9411 to make an appointment.

We recognize. We care. We are here for you.

If you’re carrying grief right now, please know you don’t have to carry it alone. 💙JFS offers an 8-week Grief Therapy an...
03/09/2026

If you’re carrying grief right now, please know you don’t have to carry it alone. 💙

JFS offers an 8-week Grief Therapy and Yoga Support Group for anyone experiencing grief or loss. This guided group blends mindfulness, gentle yoga, and supportive conversation to help you gently process your grief in a compassionate space.

🗓 Tuesdays | April 14 – June 2
🕛12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 Kimmel Space inside the JFS Building, 99 Passmore Rd., Wilmington

Spots are limited. Registration required.
📞 302-478-9411
🔗 jfsdelaware.org/grief-yoga

THANK YOU, DELAWARE! 💙We want to thank everyone who supported JFS during . Your generosity helps power mental health ca...
03/06/2026

THANK YOU, DELAWARE! 💙

We want to thank everyone who supported JFS during . Your generosity helps power mental health care, services for older adults and adults with disabilities, family case management, cancer care counseling, and refugee resettlement services across our state.

Missed the giving day? You can still make an impact: jfsdelaware.org/donate

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99 Passmore Road
Wilmington, DE
19803

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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+13024789411

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