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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 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. Visit www.jointeens.org for more information. Teen Hotline (not affiliated with JCS): 410-988-8001

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.  Visit www.jointeens.org for more information.

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.

JCS serves adolescents, adults and families suffering from alcohol, drug or other addictions. Our Addiction Services are provided by clinicians specifically trained in working with a variety of different addictions issues. We help address the challenges of substance use, abuse and addiction through recovery-focused counseling, treatment, and referral services.

JCS has highly trained and experienced licensed clinical social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists available to help adults, older adults, children and families address life’s challenges.

Provides temporary care for Jewish children whose families are unable to care for them. All foster families are required to obtain state approved training and receive a cash stipend. Support & counseling are provided to the biological family, foster family and foster child. Reunification of the foster child and his/her family, or a plan of permanency for the child, is the ultimate goal. JCS is a licensed foster care provider in the State of Maryland.

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.

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.

Are you a Jewish student from a single-parent home? or

Are you a Jewish student with a documented 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 410-466-9200.