JFCS is on the cutting edge of social services research. We also know the key to our continued success is to never stop learning, which is why we are committed to creating new and innovative programs that impact the people we serve in real and meaningful ways.

Step to Work, a prototype program developed in conjunction with Jewish Vocational Service, was formally evaluated by Philber Research and rated as "extremely successful at helping low-income, disadvantaged adults find and keep jobs." To read our report on the two-year "Step to Work / Family Economic Self-Sufficiency Collaborative" model project for low-income adults, please click here.

JFCS currently provides training, consultation and evaluation to 45 childcare centers throughout the Bay Area through our Parents Place program. The formal effectiveness assessment of this long-term, landmark project will be used to formulate a national public policy model for early childhood services. For more information about this special JFCS program, click here.

Seniors·At·Home's geriatric training and research seeks to improve the health care outcomes and quality of life for seniors, while decreasing the cost to medical groups, by reducing unnecessary healthcare utilization. For detailed information about the many aspects of Seniors·At·Home innovative research and development, please click here.