About JFCS of Southern Arizona
Serving our community since 1941
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A Long History of Service
We have a long history of service to our community’s most vulnerable people.
Since 1941, we have helped individuals and families in crisis, children and adults who have experienced trauma, people with disabilities, frail and elderly adults, and neighbors without basic necessities. Our clients come from all age groups, economic backgrounds and all beliefs.
Our Mission
Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona helps all people meet their full potential by providing expert community and behavioral health services.
Our Vision
We aspire to empower all people to overcome challenges, contribute to the community, and feel respected and valued.
Our Values
We are guided by the Jewish values of healing the world (tikkun olam) with loving kindness (chesed) as we strive to make the world a more just place for all (tzedek).
Our History
Jewish Family & Children’s Services of Southern Arizona began as the Jewish Welfare Society in 1941, which grew out of the Hebrew Ladies Benevolent Society of Tucson. The Jewish Welfare Society became the Jewish Social Service Department of the Jewish Community Council in 1949. In 1959, the name changed to Jewish Family Service, and in 1988, the agency’s name expanded to Jewish Family & Children’s Service. Elizabeth “Betty” Brook was the first executive director of Jewish Family & Children’s Services. She and her husband, Benjamin Brook, are considered architects of Tucson’s Jewish Community and were committed to also serving the broader community. Today, JFCS provides compassionate and effective counseling and community services to over 2,000 individuals each year.
