Hope. Help. For All.

There Are So Many Ways To Give.

Empower Lives.
Build Hope.
Make a Difference.

Donate Today

Power up your Relationship & Parenting Skills

Join REACH & Ignite classes for adults 18+. Improve skills, earn gift cards, and attend free classes in Sarasota, Manatee, & Charlotte Counties.

Sign Up Now!

Volunteer Today!

Programs don’t help people…
People help people.

Make a Difference

If You Need Help.

Need Help? JFCS offers confidential mental health services for all ages. Our licensed therapists specialize in depression, trauma, anxiety, and more.

Call Us Today.

Veterans

They gave us their all.
Now we’re here to help them.

Learn more

Aging Services

Providing seniors and caregivers
with help and hope.

Learn more

Jewish Family &
Children’s Serviceof the Suncoast

A Leading Mental Health and Human Services Agency.
JFCS, guided by Jewish values, works with youth and other vulnerable community members of all faiths to build resilience, and to achieve the social and economic stability needed to support their mental health and wellbeing.

Mental Health
& Counseling

Learn More

Family
Services

Learn More

Aging
Services

Learn More

Jewish
Connections

Learn More

Veterans
Services

Learn More
Dr. Helene Lotman image

A Message From Our CEODr. Helene Lotman

At Jewish Family & Children’s Services (JFCS), we are committed to transforming lives through compassionate support and meaningful programs. Guided by our core Jewish values, especially Tikkun Olam—Repair of the World—we offer vital services to those in need, including mental health counseling, support groups, skill-building classes, financial assistance, and case management.

Our programs serve people across all walks of life, from youth to veterans to seniors. We stand with individuals facing challenges such as addiction, food insecurity, homelessness, mental health struggles, and trauma. At JFCS, we believe that strong individuals create strong families, and strong families build a resilient and vibrant community.

Together, we are bringing hope and help to all. Thank you for your support in this vital mission.

Warm regards,
Dr. Helene Lotman
President & CEO, JFCS

Impact Report

Learn about how the different JFCS services have helped the people in our community. Click the button to read the full report.

Calendar

Camp Mariposa

A Place Where Kids Can Transform
Image of kids sitting on the ground painting an image of a butterfly.
Camp Mariposa® Sarasota is a year-round addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth affected by the substance use disorder of a family member.
Youth ages 9-17 attend weekend camps six times a year. Weekend camps offer fun, traditional camp activities combined with education and support sessions led by mental health professionals and trained adult mentors.
Youth who attend Camp Mariposa® learn coping skills that build resiliency and ultimately break the cycle of addiction.

Watch Kaia’s story.

Thank You to the Following Partners for Their Generous Sponsorships.

Accessibility by WAH