About Us
Jewish Family Service of Dallas (JFS Dallas) exists to support our community at every turn. We are a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive health services and resources to promote well-being and self-sufficiency for every stage of life.
Organizational Overview
Because we believe everyone deserves to thrive, we put Jewish values into action every day to respond to our community’s evolving needs. The services we provide are available to everyone in Greater Dallas, regardless of their religion or ability to pay.
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Welcoming
We are a welcoming community that fosters inclusivity and belonging.
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Responsive
We respond with integrity to unexpected challenges when they arise.
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Compassionate
We provide each client with compassionate care by respecting and addressing their individual needs.
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Dedicated
We are a team of dedicated professionals who provide the highest standard of excellence in service.
Our Values
Drive Us
JFS Dallas is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace that is representative of the community we serve. Our goal is to ensure a welcoming environment for all members of our staff, board, volunteers, and clients, while continuing to honor the Jewish Values that our agency was founded on:
- Tikkun Olam (To repair the world)
- Tzedek (Fairness)
- Chesed (Acts of Kindness)
- Kavod (Respect)
Our Vision
Self-sufficiency and well-being for all.
Our Mission
To provide effective and accessible whole-person care that promotes lifelong self-sufficiency and well-being for the Greater Dallas community.
How We Help
Our services address physical, emotional, nutritional, and financial well-being for all. From primary medical care to a food pantry, counseling, and career coaching, we ensure everyone has what they need to reach their full potential and shape their own lives.
Behind every service is a team of experienced professionals — including doctors, licensed social workers, therapists, counselors, psychologists, and consulting psychiatrists — all committed to ongoing training and care that meets the highest standards.
Leading with Excellence and Integrity
We’re committed to using every dollar wisely, operating with transparency, and making a real impact in our community. Our top ratings from Charity Navigator and Platinum Seal from GuideStar reflect that commitment today, tomorrow, and in the years to come.
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Our Story
Jewish Family Service of Dallas was officially founded in 1950, but its roots reach back to 1911, when early Jewish charitable groups came together to support Jewish immigrants arriving in Dallas.
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THE BEGINNINGOver the decades, those efforts evolved to meet growing needs — aiding refugees fleeing war-ravaged Europe, resettling Holocaust survivors, and providing care for local families in crisis.
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GROWING SERVICESIn 1950, the social services arm of the Jewish Federation became Jewish Family Service, offering professional casework and compassionate support for life’s toughest moments, including job loss, medical emergencies, aging, and family struggles.
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CURRENT AGENCYSince then, we’ve grown into a full-service health and human services agency, providing wraparound care for more than 22,000 people each year — from mental health and career services to food support and senior care. Today, JFS Dallas stands as a trusted, values-driven resource for the entire Greater Dallas community.
