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Jewish Family and Child Service

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Jewish Family and Child Service

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10/25/2026

Something meaningful is coming. A safe place. A comfortable bed. A table to gather around.

This GivingTuesday, help JF&CS Make a House a Home.

Stay tuned.

10/23/2026

As Foster Family Appreciation Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible foster families who open their hearts and homes to children and youth in need of care. Foster caregivers do so much more than provide a temporary home. They offer stability, compassion and a sense of belonging while helping children and youth maintain important connections to their families, communities, cultures and identities.

Rochelle, a JF&CS foster parent with the agency for 20+ years shared:

“I have had the honor of being a foster parent to many kids in care. By simply providing a safe and loving home for children who are going through very hard times, has changed my life. Every child deserves a safe and loving home, where they can grow and become productive members of our community. I have seen the kids grow up, get married and have kids of their own. Helping children in need, and all it entails is one of the most rewarding experiences in my life. All families go through hard times. I am happy to provide the space for a child to relax and rebuild.

It is rewarding seeing families reunited. I enjoy seeing kids go back to their biological parents. As a foster parent, I know my role is temporarily help parents by providing a safe home with structure for their children, while they take time to resolve the issues at home. I highly encourage families to consider fostering. It also will help your children understand empathy.”

Thank you, Rochelle! We truly appreciate you and all of our JF&CS foster families for the care, compassion and commitment you provide to children and youth.

JF&CS is currently recruiting Jewish foster families in Toronto and York Region. We need caring individuals and families who can provide a safe, supportive home while helping Jewish children and youth maintain connections to their community, culture and identity.

Interested in making a difference? Contact our Intake team to learn more about becoming a foster parent at 416-638-7800 ext. 6234 or email [email protected].

10/19/2026

This Foster Family Appreciation Week, we recognize and honour the invaluable contributions of foster families across Ontario. Foster caregivers provide essential care and support to children and youth while helping maintain connections with their families and communities. Thank you for being there to care.

JF&CS is proud to stand with Children’s Aid Societies and Indigenous Well-Being Agencies across the GTA, raising awareness for the urgent need for new foster families in our community.

We are actively recruiting Jewish foster caregivers in Toronto and York Region from all walks of life. If you're compassionate, committed, and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Call our Intake team at 416-638-7800 ext. 6234 or email [email protected] to learn more.

10/15/2026

📬 A new Family Matters newsletter is out now!

Stay in the loop with everything happening at JF&CS! From important program updates to inspiring stories of impact, you can catch up on the latest issue directly on our website if you missed it in your email.

Don’t miss a moment! Subscribe today at www.jfandcs.com/familymatters to get every update sent straight to your inbox!

10/14/2026

Make a meaningful impact in a young person’s life by becoming a mentor with JF&CS!

As a Big Brother or Big Sister, you’ll provide guidance, friendship, and positive encouragement to a Jewish child or youth. Spending just a few hours twice a month can make a world of difference in helping a young person build confidence and feel connected.

If you’re ready to give back to your community and empower the next generation, we’d love to have you join us.

Learn more by visiting https://www.jfandcs.com/volunteer or emailing Andrea at [email protected]!

10/09/2026

JF&CS will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Thanksgiving.

We’re thankful for our staff, supporters, partners and community, and for the many ways you continue to show up for one another.

Wishing everyone a warm and restful Thanksgiving weekend. We’ll reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, October 13.

10/07/2026

As we mark October 7, we reflect on the profound impact this day continues to have on our Jewish community and the importance of creating spaces where people feel seen, understood and supported.

JF&CS CEO Talyah Breslin shared these reflections on remembrance, resilience and the strength we continue to draw from one another:

“Leading a Jewish human service agency during this time has reinforced for me just how important it is for people to have places where they feel understood, where their identities and experiences are recognized, and where they know they do not have to explain why a day like today feels different and holds so much pain.

There is no single way to carry October 7. There is grief, anger, fear and sadness, but also connection, strength and an extraordinary commitment to caring for one another.”

10/05/2026

Today, JF&CS and Baycrest came together for an October 7 memorial gathering centred on Remembrance and Resilience.

Together, we reflected on the lives lost, the strength our community has drawn from one another, and what resilience can look like as we continue to move forward. UJA ShinShinim emissaries from Israel also shared their personal experiences of October 7, bringing a meaningful perspective to the gathering.

Following the singing of Hatikvah, attendees were invited to light yahrzeit candles in memory of those killed on and since October 7.

We are grateful to Baycrest and the UJA ShinShinim program for coming together with us, and to hospitals across the city who joined the program virtually.

10/02/2026

May Shmini Atzeret and Simcha Torah bring you moments of reflection, celebration and connection with family, friends and community.

Chag Sameach from all of us at JF&CS.

09/30/2026

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our staff wear orange to honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, and the strength and resilience of Indigenous communities.

This morning, we came together for a presentation focused on remembrance and learning, exploring the history and ongoing impacts of residential schools and sharing resources to deepen our understanding.

At JF&CS, we recognize that Truth and Reconciliation requires an ongoing commitment to listen, learn and take meaningful action.

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Toronto, ON

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+14166387800

Website

http://www.jfandcs.com/

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