Welcome to CJFS

CJFS is a non-profit organization with a long-standing commitment, based on Jewish values, to care for people of every faith, age, and race. We serve individuals and families at every stage of life, with a special focus on supporting independence and enriching quality of life for older adults.

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ABOUT CJFS

CJFS is here to find solutions that work for you and your family..

Our staff is unmatched in its ability to identify and address the needs of older adults and their families; to provide guidance, information, education and support services; and to act as a connection to family members and outside resources. Most importantly, we are caring, compassionate and professional.

CJFS Cares

A group respite program providing exercise, socialization and activities for people with movement and memory disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Individual and group caregiver support is free and available to all.

Senior Solutions

Support and guidance for families navigating the journey of aging.

Transportation

Affordable door-to-door transportation on our wheelchair-accessible Buz-A-Bus or one-on-one escorted transportation for doctor visits, shopping, etc.

Counseling

Confidential individual, couple and family therapy is available to help clients cope with change, loss or the stresses of everyday life.

CJFS HIGHLIGHTS

CJFS Upcoming Events

-Infertility Virtual Support Group
Wednesday, July 9, 7-8:15p
Contact Julie Cohen at julie@jewishfertilityfoundation.org for more info.

-July Senior Grocery Initiative - Volunteer Opportunity
Friday, July 18, 10:30-11:30a and/or Sunday, July 20, 12-1p
Contact Caleigh Alevy at caleigh@cjfsbham.org or 205-278-7101 to volunteer.

-Honor Our Parents Shabbat Service (NOTE: location change for July only)
Friday, July 25, 11:00 am
at Brookdale Senior Living, 400 University Park Dr off Lakeshore Dr.
Contact Caleigh Alevy at caleigh@cjfsbham.org or 205-278-7101

<<ONGOING EVENTS>>
-Dementia Caregiver Virtual Support Group
Mondays at 3p and/or Tuesdays at 7p
Contact Pam Leonard, LBSW, CDP, at 205-278-7113 or pam@cjfsbham.org for more info.

-CJFS CARES Respite Program
Mondays-Thursdays, 10a-2p
Contact Pam Leonard, LBSW, CDP at 205-278-7113 or pam@cjfsbham.org for more info.

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