Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services

What Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services does

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services (Rales JFS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services agency founded in 1979 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. Independently incorporated since 2001, the organization delivers a comprehensive portfolio of behavioral health, family and children, food and financial assistance, and senior services to residents of South Palm Beach County (Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Highland Beach) regardless of race or religion. Its infrastructure spans four physical locations — the main office and Toby & Leon Cooperman Therapy & Family Resource Center in Boca Raton, plus the 12,000 sq. ft. Shirley & Barton Weisman Delray Community Center and the 2,600 sq. ft. Jacobson Family Food Pantry in Delray Beach — anchored by a single intake line at (561) 852-3333.

The agency's service portfolio is the operational core of its competitive positioning. Behavioral Health covers counseling, psychiatry, psychological testing, and approximately 35+ monthly support groups. The Cooperman Center (opened May 2022) is a pediatric "one-stop shop" bundling Applied Behavior Analysis, occupational, physical, and speech-language therapy, sensory gym, social skills groups, psychiatry, and psychological testing for children birth to age 22, with embedded financial assistance. Food and Financial Assistance encompasses the Jacobson Family Food Pantry (bi-weekly grocery delivery to 690+ households in 2023), Meals on Wheels (kosher meals prepared by JARC), the Families First Fund ($2,500 max grants), and the JELF 0% interest loan program. Senior Services includes Holocaust Survivor Assistance funded by the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany ($4.2M annual allocation), the Weisman Delray Community Center, and the separately licensed JFS at Home private-duty homecare subsidiary. Technology is standard nonprofit operational tooling (Blackbaud NXT, Microsoft Teams, TranslatePress, Uniper, HIPAA-compliant handling) with no proprietary platform.

The revenue model is multi-stream and donor-dependent, with an operating budget exceeding $25M. Individual/corporate donations, foundation grants (notably the Norman R. and Ruth Rales Foundation — multi-million-dollar gifts in 2013, 2016, 2021, 2024), and government grants (Claims Conference, Area Agency on Aging, Florida Department of Elder Affairs, DCF, USDA) form the philanthropic backbone, while fee-for-service revenue from JFS at Home homecare, Cooperman Center therapy sessions (sliding scale), behavioral health insurance/self-pay, Meals on Wheels paid orders, and Weisman Center venue rentals diversify the base. The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: a Belford Family Volunteer Department, signature fundraising events (Annual Gala, Reflections of Hope Luncheon, Great Golf, Not Your Mother's Game Night, Men's Night Out), corporate sponsorship co-marketing, and a centralized intake model route residents to programs. The agency serves 15,000+ individuals annually with an 11-50 employee base supported by extensive volunteer networks and clinical partnerships (FAU psychiatry residency, John Hopkins telehealth during COVID, JARC for meal preparation).

Name

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services

Legal name

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services, Inc.

Website

https://ralesjfs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services is a Boca Raton-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering behavioral health, pediatric therapy, food and financial assistance, and senior services to 15,000+ residents annually across South Palm Beach County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Behavioral health services
• Senior care services
• Family counseling
• Food assistance programs
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and corporate donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and corporations, processed online via Blackbaud NXT donation forms, by check mailed to headquarters, or via employer matching gift programs (which can double or triple impact). Includes annual giving, recurring monthly giving ("Give Every Month"), Giving Circles, and tribute/occasion cards.
2. Foundation and major-donor grants: Multi-million-dollar restricted and unrestricted grants from family foundations (notably the Norman R. and Ruth Rales Foundation which underwrote the Center for Families and Children, the Cooperman Center capital campaign, and other initiatives), and from endowment principal of approximately $15M.
3. Government and public-agency grants: Grants from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (over $4.2M annual allocation for Holocaust Survivor Assistance by 2017), KAVOD SHEF/Seed the Dream Foundation, the Jewish Federations of North America Center on Aging Trauma and Holocaust Survivor Care, Area Agency on Aging/Palm Beach-Treasure Coast, Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Florida Department of Children and Families, and federal/state sources via USDA for the food pantry.
4. Fee-for-service program revenue: Direct fees for paid services such as JFS at Home private-duty homecare, behavioral health counseling and psychiatry (insurance/self-pay), Jewish Education Loan Fund interest-free loans (administered via JELF), Meals on Wheels paid orders (with limited subsidy), Cooperman Center therapy sessions on a sliding scale, and event rentals at the Weisman Delray Community Center (ballroom, piano room, conference room, classroom). Per the CEO bio, programs generating fees have been actively diversified under current leadership.
5. Special event fundraising: Revenue from signature fundraising events: Annual Gala, Reflections of Hope Luncheon, Great Golf for a Great Cause, Not Your Mother's Game Night, Men's Night Out.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social services agency that delivers behavioral health counseling and psychiatry, pediatric multidisciplinary therapy (ABA, OT, PT, Speech), senior services including Holocaust Survivor Assistance and Meals on Wheels, food and emergency financial assistance, disability inclusion, domestic abuse support, and community mentoring. Services are provided to qualifying residents of Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Highland Beach primarily free or on a subsidized/sliding-scale basis, with a licensed private-duty homecare subsidiary (JFS at Home) operating on a fee-for-service basis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JFS at Home: Independent, licensed, private-duty homecare agency providing trusted and compassionate pre-screened home health aides and certified nursing assistants to seniors in southern Palm Beach County.
• Toby & Leon Cooperman Therapy & Family Resource Center
• Shirley & Barton Weisman Delray Community Center
• Jacobson Family Food Pantry

Products and services

• Behavioral Health Services (Counseling, Psychiatry, Psychological Testing, Support Groups) Licensed clinical social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists provide individual, couples, and family counseling, psychiatric evaluations and medication management, psychological/psychoeducational testing, and facilitated support groups covering anxiety, depression, bereavement, caregiving, trauma, LGBTQ+ issues, parenting, retirement, marital issues, and more. Services are available to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and seniors regardless of faith or background.
• Toby & Leon Cooperman Therapy & Family Resource Center Pediatric multidisciplinary "one-stop shop" for children from birth to age 22 with varying needs and abilities, bundling Applied Behavior Analysis, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Psychological/Psychoeducational Testing, Psychiatry, Social Skills Groups, and a Sensory Gym. Embedded financial assistance ensures families are not turned away due to inability to pay.
• Jacobson Family Food Pantry Bi-weekly delivery of non-perishable groceries plus fresh fruits and vegetables, and on-site shopping, free of charge to qualifying Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Highland Beach residents experiencing food insecurity. Operates with USDA-statement-of-compliance civil rights framework and integrates with broader case management. In 2023 distributed 215,000 lbs of food to 690 households, supported by 200+ community-led food drives.
• Emergency Financial Assistance Program Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, utilities, car payments, eyeglasses, hearing aids, mortgages, summer camp, medical supplies, in-home care, and homeowners insurance for qualifying low-income Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Highland Beach residents. Includes the Families First Fund (up to $2,500 max one-time grant for households at or below 300% of Federal Poverty Guidelines). In 2023 the agency provided $359,000 in emergency financial assistance.
• Meals on Wheels Program Kosher, low-sodium, nutritionally balanced meals (protein plus two sides) delivered to homebound seniors in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, and Highland Beach. Meals are paid orders with limited financial subsidy available to qualifying residents. Funded by The Jim Moran Foundation, United Way of Palm Beach County, Publix Super Markets Charities, Florida Blue Foundation, and JFSPBC.
• Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program Comprehensive case management, emergency financial assistance (via Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Holocaust Survivor Emergency Assistance Fund), reparations navigation, dental care (DASH), caregiver support, Meals on Wheels, Friendly Visitors, Shop & Share, Technology SOS, and Telephone Reassurance services for Holocaust survivors and their families. Positioned as the regional hub through partnerships with the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany, KAVOD SHEF, and Jewish Federations of North America.
• DASH (Dental Assistance for Survivors of the Holocaust) Volunteer-dentist network providing free dental care to qualifying Holocaust survivors with JFS providing case management and program coordination. The program has delivered hundreds of thousands of dollars of free dental care to over 100 program members since its inception.
• Shirley & Barton Weisman Delray Community Center 12,000 sq. ft. facility providing social, educational, and wellness activities for seniors age 60+, including Silver Sneakers, Sit and Be Fit, Chair Yoga, Feldman Diamond Club, and other classes. Also rents event spaces (Main Ballroom up to 130/150, Piano Room up to 60/85, Conference Room up to 12, Classroom with A/V) for weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, and community events.
• JFS at Home (Private-Duty Homecare) Licensed private-duty homecare agency providing pre-screened home health aides and certified nursing assistants offering companion services, errands, appointments, and home health aide support to seniors primarily in southern Palm Beach County on a fee-for-service basis.
• JFS CARES Program (Community Awareness, Resources and Education) Substance use disorder awareness, resources, and education program serving Jewish families, providing case management and referrals for individuals and families affected by addiction.
• Domestic Abuse Education & Action Program Crisis intervention, coaching and safety planning, education and awareness for teens and adults, financial assistance for abuse victims, and the TARA (Teens Against Relationship Abuse) workshop for high school students.
• Community Mentoring Program Matches at-risk youth ages 6-18 with carefully screened volunteer mentors (background checks, motor vehicle history, references, in-depth interviews) who commit to 4+ hours per month for at least one year to provide a stable, long-term positive adult influence.
• Welcome Home Program Drop-in center and support program for the persistently mentally ill, expanded in 2010 to also include adults with developmental disabilities functioning at high levels of independence.
• JELF Higher-Education Loan Program 0% interest loans for Jewish students who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia (excluding metro DC), enrolled full-time in a degree or certificate program, with a U.S.-based co-signer. Administered via the Jewish Education Loan Fund with JFS providing local outreach and referrals.
• JFS Roommate Matching Program Pre-screens and matches single adults age 50+ in Palm Beach County seeking shared housing arrangements to address housing affordability and social isolation among older adults.
• Short-Term In-Home Subsidized Care Assistance Subsidized short-term in-home care assistance for seniors recovering from hospitalization or rehabilitation, addressing post-hospitalization care gaps and recovery support at home.

Quantifiable outcome

• $359,000 in emergency financial assistance provided in 2023
• +9 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Charles E. Schmidt College of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough JFS's partnership with the FAU residency program, supervised by Pediatric and General Licensed Psychiatrist Dr. Ashley Beattie, Rales JFS expands its psychiatry services to include treating children and adolescents, providing cost-effective, quality psychiatric services with minimal wait times. The agency also partners with FAU Sandler School of Social Work (CEO teaches there).
• Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County (JFSPBC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFS was the first beneficiary agency of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County when created in 1979. JFSPBC co-hosts signature events (Annual Thanksgiving Banquet welcoming 600+ seniors and adults with disabilities) and is a co-funder of Meals on Wheels. JFSPBC and JFS jointly operate the Families First Fund.
• Jewish Association of Residential Care (JARC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrepares all Meals on Wheels meals (low sodium, kosher, including protein and two side dishes, delivered frozen in microwave-safe containers).
• Fairstead Affordable HousingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPer Senior VP Alice Tennis bio, Fairstead Affordable Housing is leveraged as a partnership to enable the team to serve over 500 older adults annually.
• John Hopkins UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPer 2022 history, JFS partnered with John Hopkins University to deliver counseling and other mental health services, such as psychiatry, via telehealth as a lifeline during the pandemic.
• KeshetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPer the June 2026 event listing, the LGBTQ Alliance Meeting is run "in partnership with the JCC and Keshet," with Keshet supporting a parent support group for youth.
• Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center (JCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts the LGBTQ Alliance Meeting with Keshet, and co-hosts JCC Parent Orientation events per the event calendar.
• Caridad CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPer 2007 history, JFS hired a bi-lingual social worker and began a partnership with the Caridad Center, a health clinic in Boynton Beach.
• Temple Anshei ShalomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPer 2007 history, JFS acquired land in West Delray Beach, adjacent to Temple Anshei Shalom, in preparation for the development of the Weisman Delray Community Center. Bereavement groups meet at Temple Beth El (per event calendar).
• National Association of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPer 2022 history, NJHSA provided a grant that enabled virtual programming for Weisman Center members using Uniper technology. President & CEO Danielle Hartman is a past Board Member.
• South Palm Beach County Jewish Abilities (JAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJFS recommends South Palm Beach County Jewish Abilities (JAA) as another resource for families with individuals with varying needs and abilities.
• Kogan & DiSalvominorGTM or Marketing PartnerKogan & DiSalvo (personal injury law firm) sponsors Rales JFS to demonstrate community commitment. Sponsorship page hosted on ralesjfs.org.
• Southern Glazer's Wine and SpiritsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor logo displayed on the JFS homepage among "Our Sponsors."
• Century Risk AdvisorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor logo displayed on the JFS homepage among "Our Sponsors."
• Gutterman's Inc.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor logo displayed on the JFS homepage among "Our Sponsors."
• Greenberg Traurig / GM Law LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor logo displayed on the JFS homepage among "Our Sponsors."
• Trustbridge (Tikvah)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor logo displayed on the JFS homepage among "Our Sponsors." Trustbridge also referenced as a Senior Services corporate partner.
• CBIZminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor logo displayed on the JFS homepage among "Our Sponsors."
• Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation (BRRH Foundation)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor logo displayed on the JFS homepage and Senior Services page among corporate partners and sponsors.
• JFS at HomecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerJFS at Home is a separately licensed private-duty homecare agency (created in 2016) operated under the JFS umbrella. Logo displayed on the JFS homepage among sponsors.
• Alpert Jewish Family ServicesminorOthersListed in COO Lisa Rahman's bio as her previous employer (Chief Program Officer at Alpert Jewish Family Services). Not an active operating partnership.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Alpert Jewish Family Services: Palm Beach County-based Jewish family services agency offering counseling, senior services, and case management. Directly comparable as a same-geography Jewish human-services peer; also cited as the previous employer of Rales JFS's COO.
• Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando (Jewish Family Services of Orange County): Florida Jewish family services agency delivering behavioral health, senior services, and case management to a Central Florida Jewish community. Directly comparable in mission, service mix, and population served (Florida Jewish community).
• Jewish Family Services of San Diego: San Diego-based Jewish family services agency with similar service mix including behavioral health, senior services, food assistance, and case management. Comparable as a mid-sized Jewish human-services agency in a Sun Belt metro.
• Jewish Family Services of Houston (JFCS Houston): Houston-based Jewish family and community services agency offering counseling, senior services, refugee/immigrant services, and food assistance. Comparable as a multi-service Jewish human-services agency in a Sun Belt metro area.

Broad incumbents

• Jewish Family & Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia (JFCS Philadelphia): Large multi-service Jewish family agency offering behavioral health, aging care, refugee resettlement, and adoption services. Comparable in scope of integrated services, though at a significantly larger scale and broader geography.
• Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles (Jewish Family Federation/JFSLA): One of the largest Jewish family service agencies in the U.S., offering counseling, senior services, refugee resettlement, and food programs. Comparable in service portfolio though operating at much greater scale and across a larger metro area.

Emerging players

• Jewish Association for Residential Care (JARC Florida): Florida-based nonprofit serving adults with developmental disabilities; existing operating partner that prepares all Meals on Wheels meals for Rales JFS. Comparable as a regional Jewish-affiliated social services provider and ecosystem partner.

Regional players

• Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center (Boca Raton JCC): Boca Raton-based Jewish community center co-hosting programs with Rales JFS (e.g., LGBTQ Alliance meetings with Keshet, JCC Parent Orientation). Comparable as a South Palm Beach County Jewish community institution with overlapping programming audiences.
• Caridad Center: Largest free healthcare clinic in Palm Beach County, located in Boynton Beach; existing JFS partner since 2007 via a bi-lingual social worker. Comparable as a regional nonprofit addressing vulnerable populations' health and human-services needs.

Others

• National Association of Jewish Human Service Agencies (NJHSA): National membership and advocacy body for Jewish human-service agencies; existing partner that provided a grant enabling virtual programming via Uniper. Relevant as a peer/administrative ecosystem connection rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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