Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta

What Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta does

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social service agency headquartered on Chamblee Dunwoody Road in Atlanta, Georgia. The organization traces its origins to 1891 (Montefiore Relief Association) and took its current form on January 1, 1997 through the merger of Jewish Family Services and Jewish Vocational Services. JF&CS serves individuals and families across the Atlanta metropolitan area — Jewish and non-Jewish alike — through approximately 30 specialized programs staffed by nearly 200 employees. The service portfolio is organized into six divisions: Aviv Older Adult Services (geriatric care management, dementia support, transportation, One Good Deed friendly visitor program); Frances-Bunzl Clinical Services (individual and group therapy, HAMSA substance abuse program, Owen Halpern LGBTQ-affirming therapy, Shalom Bayit domestic violence program); Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center (pediatric neurology, ADHD services, BeWellATL youth initiative, PAL Program mentorship, executive functioning coaching); IndependenceWORKS (day program, Artist Collective, Zimmerman-Horowitz Independent Living, Supported Employment); Ben Massell Dental Clinic (free and low-cost dental care, originally 1911 Morris Hirsch Clinic); and Career & Support Services (Bridge to Stability financial assistance, Kosher Food Pantry, Chaplaincy, Renterpieces decorative rentals). Distribution occurs primarily through the Dunwoody campus, telehealth, hospital placements, on-site employer job coaching, and the Ben Massell Dental Clinic on 14th Street in Midtown.

JF&CS has no proprietary technology platform; service delivery relies on standard clinical, telehealth, and case-management tools, supported by HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices and CARF accreditation. Revenue is generated through a combination of individual donations, foundation and corporate grants (notably a $3 million gift from the Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation and a $2.5 million gift from the Bunzl Family Foundation supporting the Growth, Innovation & Durability Campaign), modest service fees, and a growing endowment. The annual operating budget has more than doubled since 2019 to over $27 million, and the endowment has roughly doubled from approximately $7 million to more than $14 million through the GID Campaign. The organization holds a Four-Star Charity Navigator rating and a Candid/GuideStar Gold Seal of Transparency and has been recognized as an Atlanta Journal Constitution Top Workplace from 2022 through 2024. Leadership transitioned in August 2025, with Jay Cranman (formerly CEO of Hands On Atlanta) succeeding Terri Bonoff.

Name

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta

Legal name

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta, Inc.

Website

https://jfcsatl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Founded in 1891, Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta is a nonprofit serving individuals and families in the Atlanta metro through approximately 30 specialized programs spanning mental health, senior care, dental, disability, career, and family services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human and Social Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Family Caregiver Coaching, Education & Support (HSABAIAI), Medical Complexity & Medically Fragile Childcare (G-tube, trach, seizure care) (HSAAAIAG)

Keywords

• Social services
• Mental health counseling
• Older adult services
• Developmental disabilities
• Community dental clinic

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors contribute to the organization through the Growth, Innovation & Durability Campaign and general fundraising efforts. The campaign raised more than $7.3 million in new endowment commitments.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Major gifts from foundations including The Henry and Etta Raye Hirsch Heritage Foundation ($3 million) and The Bunzl Family Foundation ($2.5 million). Additional support from Zalik Foundation ($500,000 matching grant).
3. Service Fees and Rental Income: Fees for services such as the Renterpieces decorative centerpiece rental program that supports the Kosher Food Pantry.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta is a nonprofit social services organization delivering direct human services across six program divisions: Aviv Older Adult Services (geriatric care management, dementia support, friendly visiting), Frances-Bunzl Clinical Services (mental health therapy, substance abuse, domestic violence, LGBTQ-affirming care), Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center (pediatric mental health, ADHD, executive functioning coaching), IndependenceWORKS (intellectual and developmental disabilities day program and supported employment), Ben Massell Dental Clinic, and Career & Support Services (food pantry, financial assistance, chaplaincy, decorative rentals). Services are provided primarily to individuals and families in the Atlanta metropolitan area regardless of religious background.

Product overview

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta operates as a multi-service social services organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs across distinct service divisions: Aviv Older Adult Services (senior care, dementia support, friendly visitor programs), Frances-Bunzl Clinical Services (mental health therapy, substance abuse services, LGBTQ-affirming therapy, domestic violence support), Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center (pediatric mental health, developmental services, mentorship programs, youth mental health initiatives), IndependenceWORKS (intellectual/developmental disabilities services, day programs, independent living), Ben Massell Dental Clinic (comprehensive dental care), and Career & Support Services (food assistance, financial support, career services, chaplaincy, supported employment, decorative rentals). The organization serves individuals and families of all religions, cultures, ages, and lifestyles in the Atlanta community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aviv Older Adult Services: Services for older adults including geriatric care management, dementia support, transportation, and Holocaust survivor services
• Frances-Bunzl Clinical Services
• Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center
• IndependenceWORKS
• Ben Massell Dental Clinic
• Bridge to Stability
• HAMSA
• Shalom Bayit
• One Good Deed
• BeWellATL

Products and services

• Aviv Older Adult Services Comprehensive services for older adults including case management, geriatric care management, dementia support, transportation, and friendly visitor programs. Includes Holocaust Survivor Services with specialized support. Endowed in 2005 and serves aging adults in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
• Frances-Bunzl Clinical Services Mental health and clinical services including individual therapy, group therapy, HAMSA substance abuse program, LGBTQ-affirming therapy, and the Shalom Bayit domestic violence program. Renamed in 2021 following a $5.6 million endowed gift from the Frances Bunzl Family Trust.
• Horwitz-Zusman Child & Family Center Dedicated children's mental health center serving children age 2 and up with comprehensive mental health services, pediatric developmental neurology, ADHD services, executive functioning coaching, and family counseling.
• IndependenceWORKS Day program and services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including community access, employment support, independent living programs, and the Artist Collective creative arts program.
• Ben Massell Dental Clinic Comprehensive dental clinic providing services to those in need, originally established as Morris Hirsch Clinic in 1911 and renamed in honor of Ben Massell in 1959. Moved to new facility on 14th Street in Midtown in 2008.
• Supported Employment Program helping individuals with disabilities find and sustain meaningful employment, providing job search assistance, interview coaching, job coaching, and employer partnerships. Over 85% of clients are currently part of the workforce. Partnerships with over 50 local employers including Ace Hardware, Amazon, Target, Kroger, Home Depot, and Walgreens.
• Bridge to Stability Short-term financial assistance and supportive services program helping individuals and families during difficult seasons of financial hardship.
• JF&CS Kosher Food Pantry Food assistance program providing nutritious Kosher and non-Kosher food to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity who are served by JF&CS.
• Renterpieces Decorative centerpiece and bima decoration rental service for special occasions. Rental fees ($25-$100) support the Kosher Food Pantry and other JF&CS programs.
• Chaplaincy Services Spiritual care and support provided by Rabbi Michael D. Bram to members of Atlanta's Jewish Community, including hospital visits, hospice care, and emergency visits. Includes Bikur Cholim volunteer program at four area hospitals.
• One Good Deed Friendly Visitor Program Volunteer program matching seniors with friendly visitors for companionship, celebrating 20th anniversary in 2026 and 10th anniversary at JF&CS.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 85% of Supported Employment clients currently in the workforce
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta (JFGA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Historical partner organization; JFGA helped secure the Ben Massell Dental Clinic location in 1959. Current partner in community initiatives.
• Ace Hardware, Amazon, Target, Kroger, Home Depot, and 40+ other employerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported Employment partnerships with over 50 local employers providing job opportunities for individuals with disabilities. JF&CS provides on-site job coaching, disability awareness training, and ongoing support to both employees and employers.
• Jewish Interest-Free Loan of AtlantaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the Peaceful Family Fund (PFF) providing financial support to families needing intensive mental health care for children.
• Be Well with HillelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Jewish college students' mental health as part of antisemitism response efforts.
• In The City Camp and Jumpspark AtlantaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Pandemic Parenting support group and other community programming.
• JFNA (Jewish Federations of North America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation partnership for Jewish human service agencies.
• Atlanta Community Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferral partner for food assistance; Kosher Food Pantry collaborates with ACFB for pantry locator services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Jewish Community Services of South Florida: South Florida-based Jewish human services agency offering mental health, senior, and disability services. Comparable mission and service mix but different geographic market.

Direct peers

• JVS (Jewish Vocational Service) Boston: Boston-area Jewish vocational and career services agency with strong employer partnerships for workforce development. Direct peer to JF&CS's Supported Employment and Career Resources divisions.
• Catholic Charities Atlanta: Direct regional human services competitor in Atlanta, providing counseling, immigration, refugee resettlement, and emergency assistance. Competes for similar donor and grant funding pools.
• Jewish Family Services of Metropolitan Detroit: Detroit-area Jewish family services agency with counseling, older adult, and disabilities programs. Closely comparable mid-size peer in mission and service mix.
• Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services: NYC-based Jewish-affiliated behavioral health and human services organization with extensive mental health, disabilities, and older adult programming. Operates at much larger scale; serves as growth benchmark for clinical services.
• Jewish Family & Children's Services of San Francisco: Bay Area Jewish human services agency offering counseling, senior services, disability support, refugee resettlement, and education programs. Most structurally comparable peer to JF&CS Atlanta in mission, service mix, and faith-based community roots.
• Jewish Family Service LA: Los Angeles-based Jewish human services agency providing mental health, older adult, vocational, and immigration services. Direct comparable in service line breadth and Jewish community anchor model.
• Jewish Family Services of Philadelphia: Philadelphia-based Jewish human services agency offering mental health, senior, refugee, and food programs. Comparable in program diversification and Jewish community anchor model.

Broad incumbents

• Hillside (Atlanta): Large Atlanta/Georgia-based human services organization serving children, families, and individuals with behavioral health needs. Broad incumbent competing for similar state contracts, foundation grants, and clinical talent.

Others

• Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta: JF&CS's historical parent ecosystem partner and central Jewish community fundraising vehicle in Atlanta. Not a direct service competitor but a key funding and referral pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JFCSatl
• Facebookfacebook.com/jfcsatl
• Instagraminstagram.com/jfcsatl

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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