The Center for Family Assistance (CFA) is a comprehensive resource for low income individuals and families. By combining a case management model and access to short-term financial assistance, CFA seeks to promote financial self-sufficiency. To help clients achieve their goals, CFA provides education on financial literacy and links clients to benefit programs and services available at JF&CS and in the community, including health care, housing, nutrition, legal, employment, educational, and job-training programs.
The ultimate goal of our service is to give people the tools they need to become self-sufficient and meet their basic needs independently. Our professional staff are dedicated to providing confidential and dignified services and to finding effective solutions. The Center has helped thousands of people through difficult times in their lives.
- Community Health Access Project (CHAP)
Supplies information and referral for those who need medical care, dental care, health insurance or low cost medication information. - Family Table
Provides emergency and monthly Kosher food, personal hygiene, holiday and ritual items for Jewish families, and also helps other low income families, isolated seniors and Waltham residents with monthly or emergency groceries. - Financial Literacy Program
This new program assists JF&CS clients with individual case management on topics such as budgeting, debt and expense reduction, credit report questions, opening a checking/savings account and identity theft prevention. In addition, workshops on specific topics and in-depth financial literacy classes are also available. - Mitzvah to Mitzvah
Offers financial assistance for costs associated with a Bar/Bat Mitzvah such as room rental, tutor or Kiddush.
The Mitzvah Basket Program
Provides an opportunity for those having a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or other simcha to support a child having a Bar/Bat Mitzvah by renting a floral basket arrangement.
The Dress Connection provides new and gently used dresses for the Bat Mitzvah girl and siblings. - Financial Assistance
Provides emergency grants and loans based on a service plan created jointly with the client and may include assistance for housing, clothing, utilities, food, medical, dental, burial and other needs. Other assistance includes: Toys and Gift Cards for children and teens for holidays, Back to School Supplies and Gift Cards for low-income families in need and Camp Scholarships for day and overnight camps.
For more information, call 781-647-JFCS (5327) or email your questions via our contact us page.
