About Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County

Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County is a private non-profit social services agency serving the greater Ann Arbor community since 1993. Originally established by the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County to assist the growing number of refugee families in Ann Arbor from the former Soviet Republics, JFS has since grown into an organization providing programs and services ranging from older adult caregiving to immigrant resettlement and career services. As an agency in Washtenaw County that serves a diverse, international population, the mission of Jewish Family Services is to create solutions, promote dignity and inspire humanity.

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History of Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County

The roots of Jewish Family Services date back to the late 1970s when a group of dedicated volunteers came together to address the needs of the growing number of refugees arriving in Ann Arbor from the Soviet Union. This resulted in the creation in 1978...

Our Board

Phyllis Herzig President Phyllis Herzig is a geriatric social worker, and U-M School of Social Work Director of Older Adult Programs.  She has been a member of the Jewish Family Services Advisory Board since 1993 and currently sits as president. ...

Our Staff

  Anya Abramzon Executive Director Anya@jfsannarbor.org Anya has been Executive Director of the Jewish Family Services of Ann Arbor since 1997. In 1996, Anya received her Masters degree from the University of Michigan School of...

Accreditation

JFS has been accredited by CARF International, the internationally recognized standard setting authority in the field of human services, since 2009.  JFS has consistently received 3 year accreditation periods (the highest level awarded by CARF) as a ...

Client Testimonials

   

Jobs & Internships

Jobs   There are no employment opportunities with Jewish Family Services at this time.   Internships   JFS has internship opportunities available  for students in various fields including social work and social policy. ...

Maps & Directions

Our Office Location   2245 S. State St. Ste. 200 Ann Arbor, MI 48104 The office is located on the east side of State Street (between Eisenhower and Stadium) in the McKinley Executive Centre. Drive around to the back, JFS is the second...

Video Presentations

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Copyright & Privacy Policy

  Copyright Policy All materials posted on this site are subject to copyrights owned by Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County or other individuals or entities. Any reproduction, retransmission, or republication of all or part of any document...

Title VI - Non-Discrimination Policy

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in programs and activities receiving Federal financial assistance. Specifically, Title VI provides that "no person in the United States shall,...