About Us

Koleinujax is an information sharing web-site for parents of Jewish children with special needs. The dream of Koleinujax was shared with staff and friends at Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS) in Jacksonville, Florida.

With the support of Jewish families in Northeast Florida, JFCS and the Koleinujax steering committee created the web-site to serve as a resource and referral network as well as a forum. We look forward to new members joining us and bringing new ideas and information. Jewish Family & Community Services welcomes your suggestions and insight in making Koleinujax a great source of outreach and support.

Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS) was founded in 1917 as United Jewish Charities and was known for assisting people with food and emergency shelter. Since its inception, JFCS has been proactive in identifying changing needs in the community and in developing services to meet those needs.

Through nearly 100 years and several name changes, JFCS has remained true to the mission of helping people help themselves. The agency still offers emergency financial assistance, food and counseling services. In 1949, the agency became the only licensed Jewish child-placing agency in the country, placing its first child for adoption in 1951. Families have found solace and support through varied therapeutic programs, such as counseling and workshops. The agency continues to offer critical services to the elderly, enhancing their quality of life and enabling independent living.

Jewish Family & Community Services serves all persons in a non-discriminatory manner.

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