Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Family Support Services
Jewish Family & Children's Service has been dedicated to strengthening families and communities through comprehensive support programs since its founding. Our organization provides critical services across early relationship support, disability advocacy, mental health counseling, and basic needs assistance. With a focus on lifespan care, we offer specialized programs for new parents, individuals with disabilities, older adults, and families in crisis. Our team of experienced professionals delivers home visits, therapeutic interventions, and community-building initiatives grounded in evidence-based practices.We maintain a strong commitment to inclusivity, serving individuals of all faiths and backgrounds through both in-person and virtual platforms. Our strategic partnerships with local institutions enhance our ability to address complex social challenges while maintaining cultural sensitivity. Through decades of service, we have established ourselves as a trusted resource for family-centered care in the Greater Boston area.
Services
Support Groups
Home Visits
Therapy Services
Disability Programs
Legal Services
Parent Consultations
Mental Health Consultation
Professional Training
Jewish Programming
Basic Needs Assistance
Highlights and features
- We provide specialized early relationship support with over 30 years of clinical expertise
- Our 24/7 residential programs serve adults with developmental disabilities
- We offer culturally responsive services in multiple languages including Spanish
- Our evidence-based Circle of Security parenting model is implemented statewide
- We combine Jewish values with inclusive programming for diverse communities
Services
Parent Support Groups
Our weekly support groups create safe spaces for parents of newborns and young children. Participants receive peer support, professional guidance, and practical parenting strategies. These nonsectarian groups help build community connections while addressing common parenting challenges through structured sessions.
Home Visitation Programs
Experienced parent mentors provide in-home support for families with infants and young children. Our Visiting Moms program offers personalized guidance during the critical first year of parenting. Services include practical advice, emotional support, and community resource connections.
Disability Services
We provide comprehensive support for adults with autism and developmental disabilities through residential programs, life skills coaching, and social opportunities. Our services promote independent living while maintaining community connections through both day programming and 24/7 residential care.
Mental Health Consultation
Specialized therapeutic interventions address perinatal mental health challenges, trauma recovery, and parent-child relationship issues. Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches like Child-Parent Psychotherapy and Trauma-Focused CBT in home and office settings.
Professional Training
We deliver advanced training programs for early childhood professionals in attachment theory, reflective supervision, and trauma-informed care. Our curriculum includes Circle of Security certification and infant observation practicums to enhance caregiving practices.
People
Leslie Pucker
Parent Support Coordinator
Leslie connects parents with support groups and community resources, specializing in early relationship development and family engagement strategies.
CERS Clinical Team
Therapy Staff
Our team of licensed clinicians provides evidence-based mental health services for families with young children, specializing in trauma recovery and perinatal mental health.
CHAI Program Staff
Disability Services Team
Experienced professionals delivering residential support, life skills coaching, and community integration services for adults with developmental disabilities.
Training Faculty
Professional Educators
Certified trainers with decades of experience in infant mental health and early childhood education deliver our professional development programs.
Legal Services Team
Legal Advocates
Specialized legal professionals providing immigration assistance, domestic abuse protection, and family law support for vulnerable populations.
Questions
What family support services do you offer?
We provide parenting groups, home visits, therapeutic services, and consultations for families with young children.
Do you serve individuals with disabilities?
Yes, we offer residential programs, life skills coaching, and advocacy for adults with autism and developmental disabilities.
Are your programs religiously specific?
While we incorporate Jewish values, all our services are open to people of all faiths and backgrounds.
Do you offer mental health counseling?
Our clinicians specialize in perinatal mental health, trauma recovery, and parent-child relationship therapy.
How can I access your services?
Contact our intake team at 781-693-1200 or visit our website to find programs in your community.
Do you provide professional training?
Yes, we offer evidence-based training for early childhood professionals in attachment theory and reflective practice.
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