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Upcoming Events

  • Woman of Valor: A Tribute to Iris Young
  • 3/1/2012, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • JFCS annual event honoring former Executive Director Iris Young to be held at Epping Forest Yacht Club. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Heather Corey at (904) 394-5727 for more information.
  • JFCS Board Meeting
  • 3/14/2012, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • "Praying With Lior"
  • 3/15/2012, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • This program is FREE and open to the public. Koleinujax at Jewish Family Family & Community Services and the JCA are co-sponsoring a repeat performance of the much acclaimed and award winning documentary film "Praying With Lior". This film follows the challenges and triumphs of Lior, a 12-year old boy with Down Syndrome, as he prepares for his Bar Mitzvah. For more information, call Naomi Mirensky at 394-5777 or nmirensky@jfcsjax.org.
  • JFCS Board Meeting
  • 5/9/2012, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
  • JFCS Board Meeting
  • 6/13/2012, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Foster Care Adoption Program

Foster Care Adoption ProgramWe have many wonderful children and sibling groups of different ages and races that will warm your heart. These kids need safe, loving homes and families to call their own.

There are many benefits of adopting through the foster care and dependency system

  • No charge for an adoptive home study
  • We pay up to $1,000 toward adoption fees
  • You will have a tax benefit
  • You will receive a tuition waiver to help pay the child’s college education
  • Child will receive adoption Medicaid until the child turns 18
  • May be eligible for child subsidy payments until the child turns 18

If you are interested in obtaining additional information about adopting through the dependency/ foster care system please call Laura Evans at 904-394-5747 or email levans@jfcsjax.org.

Children available for adoption in Duval County: www.heartgalleryjax.org

We look forward to answering all of your adoption questions.