Jewish Child and Family Service

What Jewish Child and Family Service does

Jewish Child and Family Service (JCFS) is a Winnipeg-based nonprofit charitable organization incorporated in 1952 under a Manitoba Children's Aid Society designation, operating as the primary integrated social services agency for the Winnipeg Jewish community and, for counselling services, the broader Manitoba public. The organization delivers a comprehensive multi-service portfolio covering mental health support, individual/couple/family counselling, addiction recovery, child welfare, foster care and adoption, older adult services, settlement and integration for newcomers, chaplaincy, family life education, financial empowerment, and the Asper Helping Hand interest-free loan program. Core clinical modalities include EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, somatic therapy, narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems, and mindfulness, delivered by certified therapists holding minimum Master's degrees. Seasonal programs include the Ma'ot Chitim Passover food assistance campaign (serving 170+ families / 550+ people annually) and the SHABBOX intergenerational program.

JCFS generates revenue through a hybrid nonprofit model: charitable donations solicited via the Annual Supporters Campaign, tribute cards (greeting cards eligible for tax receipts serving 2,500+ households annually), the Ma'ot Chitim campaign, and Meta birthday fundraisers processed through the Zeffy donation platform; counselling service fees at a standard $120 per 50-minute session with sliding scale; foundation grants (including a $75,661 Bell Let's Talk grant in 2016); partnership funding from the Asper Foundation, Jewish Federation of Winnipeg, and Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (jointly funding the community chaplain position); and an endowment fund held at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba. The organization's go-to-market is community-led, relying on synagogue referrals, Jewish community organization partnerships, direct phone/email intake, and organic social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).

JCFS operates from a single headquarters at the Asper Jewish Community Campus (Suite C200, 123 Doncaster St, Winnipeg) and is governed by an independent Board of Directors chaired by Elena Grinshteyn. The current Executive Director is Al Benarroch (appointed 2014). The organization maintains academic partnerships with University of Manitoba School of Social Work, Booth University College, Canadian Mennonite University, and Wurzweiler School of Social Work (Yeshiva University) for student training placements. JCFS reports annual impact of approximately 5,000 individuals and families served, with current counselling demand exceeding capacity as evidenced by an 8-15 week service waitlist.

Name

Jewish Child and Family Service

Legal name

Jewish Child and Family Service

Website

https://jcfswinnipeg.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jewish Child and Family Service is a Winnipeg-based nonprofit, incorporated in 1952, delivering integrated mental health, counselling, addiction, child welfare, settlement, and financial assistance services to the Manitoba Jewish community and broader Manitoba public from the Asper Jewish Community Campus.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Winnipeg

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Charitable Donations: The organization relies primarily on charitable donations from the community through its Annual Supporters Campaign, tribute cards, and special campaigns like Ma'ot Chitim Passover assistance. Donations are solicited via the website, direct mail, and social media fundraising tools.
2. Counselling Service Fees: JCFS generates revenue through client fees for counselling services at a standard rate of $120 per 50-minute session. The organization accepts insurance and offers a sliding scale for clients requiring financial assistance.
3. Interest-Free Loans Program: The Asper Helping Hand Initiative provides interest-free loans (up to $10,000 with guarantor, up to $5,000 without) to eligible Jewish residents of Manitoba. This is a loan program rather than revenue-generating, but serves as a core service offering.
4. Endowment Fund: JCFS maintains an endowment fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba to ensure long-term financial sustainability and ongoing program delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Jewish Child and Family Service is a nonprofit social services agency providing mental health counselling, addiction recovery support, child welfare and foster care, older adult services, settlement and integration assistance, chaplaincy, and interest-free loans to the Jewish community of Winnipeg and Manitoba. Services are delivered by certified therapists and social workers, supported by charitable donations and program fees.

Product overview

Jewish Child and Family Service (JCFS) is a multi-service social services agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of community support programs primarily serving the Jewish community in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The organization operates as a centralized, unified service provider rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services include Mental Health Support, Addiction Supports, Counselling, Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption, Older Adult Services, Settlement & Integration Services, Chaplaincy, Family Life Education, and the Asper Helping Hand Initiative (interest-free loans). Additional offerings include Financial Empowerment Services, Student Training placements, Tribute Cards (greeting cards for charitable donations), and seasonal campaigns like the Ma'ot Chitim Passover Campaign. The organization also provides workshops and programs such as the Pathway to Recovery and SHABBOX intergenerational programming. JCFS serves individuals, families, and the broader community through counselling, education, advocacy, and direct assistance programs.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Counselling Individual, couple, marriage, and family therapy services delivered by certified therapists using modalities including EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, Somatic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Mindfulness. Billed at $120 per 50-minute session with sliding scale and insurance options; 8-15 week waitlist.
• Mental Health Support Mental health services for children, youth, and adults using the Mental Health Recovery Model, providing assessment, treatment planning, supportive counselling, psychoeducation, advocacy, and systems navigation for individuals working toward personal recovery goals.
• Addiction Supports Support services providing resources, education, and counselling to individuals seeking recovery from addiction, including group support options, community awareness, and caregiver support.
• Child Welfare Child welfare services employing a strength-based approach that builds respectful partnerships and keeps children safe, delivered as a designated Children's Aid Society in Manitoba.
• Foster Care & Adoption Services supporting individuals and families considering adoption, offering a full range of mandated pre and post adoption services.
• Older Adult Services Specialized services for Jewish elderly designed to support, empower, and advocate for older adults so they may continue to live independently in the community.
• Settlement & Integration Services Services helping newcomers settle in Winnipeg, connecting them and their families to the vibrant Jewish community and supporting cultural integration.
• Chaplaincy Community chaplain providing emotional and spiritual support to community members confined to acute care and long-term care facilities.
• Family Life Education Educational programs designed to educate the community about challenging issues and improve relationships through group-based learning.
• Asper Helping Hand Initiative Interest-free loan program for Jewish permanent residents of Manitoba providing loans up to $10,000 (with guarantor) or up to $5,000 (without guarantor) for first home purchases, education, life-cycle events, and debt consolidation.
• Financial Empowerment Services Financial assistance program designed to help individuals and families facing financial challenges, including financial literacy and budget planning support.
• Pathway to Recovery Workshop Free 4-session in-person workshop on addiction and long-term recovery presented by the JCFS Mental Health and Addiction Team, designed for individuals, families, and professionals.
• Tribute Cards Greeting cards for occasions such as birthdays, mazel tov, condolence, or thank you. Purchase supports JCFS programs serving over 2,500 households annually and is eligible for charitable tax receipts.
• Ma'ot Chitim Passover Campaign Annual Passover food assistance program providing Kosher for Passover items to Jewish families in need, serving over 550 people and 170 families annually.
• SHABBOX (Shabbat in a Box) Intergenerational program for grandparents and grandchildren where they create Shabbat items together.

Quantifiable outcome

• Impacted 5000 individuals and families last year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Winnipeg Police ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Winnipeg Police Service partners with JCFS and The Asper Foundation to present educational workshops on fraud and scams targeting seniors and community members.
• Jewish Federation of WinnipegcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJewish Federation of Winnipeg jointly funds the community chaplain position with the WRHA and has been a long-time supporter of JCFS services and initiatives.
• Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWRHA jointly funds the community chaplain position with the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg.
• University of Manitoba School of Social WorkminorOthersJCFS provides student training placements for social work students from UM School of Social Work.
• Booth University CollegeminorOthersJCFS provides student training placements for students from Booth University College.
• Canadian Mennonite UniversityminorOthersJCFS provides student training placements for students from Canadian Mennonite University.
• Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva UniversityminorOthersJCFS provides student training placements for social work students from Wurzweiler School of Social Work at Yeshiva University.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kids Help Phone: National Canadian e-mental health service for youth, a broader incumbent overlapping with JCFS's youth mental health and counselling offerings but at national scale.

Direct peers

• Jewish Family Services of Metropolitan Chicago: Chicago-area Jewish family services agency providing counselling, senior services, and case management, directly comparable in service breadth and target population.
• Jewish Family Services of Greater Vancouver: Another major Canadian Jewish family services agency delivering counselling, addiction, and elder support in BC, comparable in service mix and community-based nonprofit model.
• Jewish Family & Child Service (JFS Toronto): Toronto-based Jewish family and child services agency offering counselling, child welfare, settlement, and community programs, the closest Canadian peer in mission, scope, and population.
• Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit: Detroit-area Jewish family services agency offering counselling, financial assistance, and senior supports, comparable in service mix and population focus to JCFS Winnipeg.
• Jewish Family Service Los Angeles: Large US Jewish family services agency offering mental health, refugee resettlement, and senior services, mirroring JCFS's multi-service portfolio at a larger scale.
• Jewish Family & Children's Service of Boston (JFS Boston): Boston-based Jewish family and children's service organization offering mental health, adoption, and elder services, a structural peer in the broader Jewish social services network.

Regional players

• Clanwilliam (formerly Child & Family Services of Western Manitoba): Manitoba-based child welfare and family services agency, regionally comparable for child welfare, foster care, and adoption services where mission overlap exists.
• Canadian Mental Health Association - Manitoba and Winnipeg: Regional mental health nonprofit offering counselling and recovery programs across Manitoba, a non-Jewish but overlapping peer competing for the same counselling client base.
• Catholic Family Services of Winnipeg: Winnipeg-based faith-affiliated family services organization offering counselling and refugee support in the same geography, a regional peer with overlapping service lines but different community focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jcfswinnipeg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2869417
• Instagraminstagram.com/jcfswinnipeg

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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