Solutions for...
Children and Teens
 

  • Jewish Big Brother Big Sister
    Jewish children and teens ages 7-17 are matched with caring adult volunteers who become mentors and friends.  "Bigs" and "Littles" get together 2-3 times a month to enjoy social and recreational activities.  Eligiblity for the program is based on several criteria. 
  • JOIN for Teens
    JOIN for Teens provides recreational, social, educational and preventive programs for Jewish teens and their families. JOIN is a collaborative program of Jewish Community Services and the Jewish Community Center. The program operates the Mitchell David Teen Center. Teen Hotline: 410-988-8001 
  • Teen Center
    Located in the heart of Pikesville, the Mitchell David Teen Center is a safe, supervised gathering place where teens can interact with their peers and JOIN for Teens staff instead of hanging out on street corners and at local hot spots. The Center hosts many activities and events just for teens.
  • Prevention Education Related to Addictions and HIV/AIDS
    Baltimore is plagued by alarmingly high rates of drug addiction and HIV/AIDS infection. Our friends, our families, and our children are not immune to these dangers. JCS offers age appropriate education and outreach to raise community awareness about the risky behaviors associated with substance abuse, addiction and the spread of the HIV/AIDS – while addressing personal responsibility and values in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.      HIV/AIDS prevention education is supported by the Steven Kaufman AIDS Outreach Project.
  •  Addiction Services
    JCS serves adolescents, adults and families suffering from alcohol, drug or other addictions. Our Addiction Services are certified by the State of Maryland as an outpatient program, a DWI/DUI educational and treatment program, and as a referral agency of the courts.We help address the challenges of substance use, abuse and addiction through recovery-focused counseling, treatment, referral services and educational programs. 
  • Counseling / Therapy
    JCS has highly trained and experienced licensed clinical social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists available to help adults, children and families address life’s challenges.
  •  P.E.R.T  Center  -  Psychological and Educational Resources and Testing
    Professional evaluation services to families with children and adolescents experiencing educational, behavioral or emotional difficulties. Services include psycho-educational testing to help parents understand a child’s special needs and develop plans to resolve problems.  
  • Support for Adoptive Families and Adoptees
    Adoptive families may face unique issues in raising their children. Jewish Community Services (JCS) of Baltimore and Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) in Rockville partner to provide a range of coordinated services to adoptive families, adoptees and birth parents in the Baltimore-Washington area.  

    JSSA’s Adoption Options, a licensed child placing agency, provides
         • private consultations to identify adoption alternatives
         • home studies
         • counseling for birth parents
         • private adoption services
         • required post-placement supervision for domestic and international adoptions
           and support and guidance throughout the adoption process. 
     
    JCS' Adoption Alliances, a licensed adoption program, provides
         • information, education and referral to adoptive families and those touched by
           adoption
         • post-adoption services, including counseling and support to adoptive families
           throughout the life cycle
         • support groups
         • Adoption Alliances also facilitates searches and reunions including a monthly 
           support group for people interested in adoption search issues. The group is
           open to adult adoptees, adoptive parents, birth parents, and birth siblings. 
    For more information about adoption services, contact:
    410-466-9200
     
    		         
    301-816-2697
  • Career Services
    JCS provides comprehensive career coaching, vocational rehabilitation and job placement for individuals in the Baltimore community. Teens can gain skills and guidance for obtaining afterschool or summer employment. 
  • JCS Scholarship Program
    Are you a Jewish student from a single-parent home? or
    Are you a Jewish student with a diagnosed learning disability?
    If you answered “yes” to either question and are a graduating senior from the Baltimore Metro Area pursuing higher education at an accredited U.S. College or University, Jewish Community Services may have a scholarship for you.

For more information about any of our services or to schedule an appointment, please call our Access Center at 410-466-9200.

 
 
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