Kids & Teens

Family Resources

Most synagogues offer family education resources. For more information, call individual synagogues listed in Chapter 4, Religious Life & Congregations.

East Bay

Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay: Parenting & Youth Services
Parent/child counseling; individual, family, and group therapy for children and teens; parent and teacher consultations and workshops; classroom observation, and preschool on-site interventions and trainings. Multilingual services available.
Contra Costa County, 1855 Olympic Blvd., Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 927-2000 x700
Fax: (925) 927-3131

Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay: The PJ Library: Jewish Bedtime Stories & Songs for Families
East Bay, 300 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 839-2900 x238
Fax: 510) 839-3996
E-mail: Shelley@jfed.org

Jewish Family & Children's Services of the East Bay: Family Justice Center
Oakland, 470 27th St., Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 704-7480 x700

Jewish Family & Children's Services of the East Bay: Parenting & Youth Services
Alameda County, 2484 Shattuck Ave., Ste. 210, Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 704-7480 x700
Fax: (510) 704-7494
E-mail: information@jfcs-eastbay.org

North Bay

Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: The PJ Library: Jewish Bedtime Stories & Songs for Families
Sends high quality Jewish themed books and music to participating families once per month for two years - and it's absolutely free for families with children from six months to five and half years of age. Register online.
West Bay, 200 North Pedro Rd., San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 499-1223 x8106
Fax: (415) 499-0308
E-mail: vivienb@sfjcf.org

Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: Parents Place*
Marin, 600 Fifth Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 491-7959
Fax: (415) 491-7957
E-mail: parentsplacemarin@jfcs.org

Family resource center with counseling, parent support groups, educational workshops, consultations, childcare information, drop-in play area, parenting resource library and off-site workplace seminars.
Sonoma, 1360 N. Dutton Ave., Ste C, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 571-2048
Fax: (707) 571-8195
E-mail: ParentsPlaceSonoma@jfcs.org

North Peninsula

Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: Jewish Single Parent Center
Opportunities to connect with other single-parent families; job counseling and professional skills development; support groups; counseling; parenting education; financial management coaching; childcare recommendations; and if qualifying, financial assistance.
Peninsula, 2001 Winward Way, San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 931-1855
Fax: (650) 931-1897
E-mail: allenab@jfcs.org

Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: Parents Place
San Mateo, 2001 Winward Way, San Mateo, CA 94404
(650) 931-1840
(650) 931-1840
E-mail: ParentsPlacePeninsula@jfcs.org

San Francisco

Bureau of Jewish Education: Financial Aid*
Day school scholarships available through the Community Jewish Day School Scholarship Fund (CJDSSF). However, please apply through your school. Day camp scholarships are available for children ages 3-15. Overnight camp scholarships available for children ages 6-18. Camps across U.S., Canada, and Israel are eligible for financial aid. Jewish Preschool Scholarship Fund provides last money scholarships for Jewish children enrolled in a qualified Jewish preschool. BJE administers these funds on behalf of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund. Apply online.
639 14th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 751-6983 x107
(415) 751-6983 x155
E-mail: finaid@bjesf.org

Bureau of Jewish Education: The Jewish Family Education Project
Support for congregations, schools and agencies in order to provide Jewish experiences for families that promote Jewish living and strengthen family life.
639 14th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 751-6983 x105
Fax: (415) 668-1816
E-mail: vkelman@bjesf.org

Jewish Community Center of San Francisco: Weekend Family Programs*
Family weekends at the JCCSF are a great way to spend time together. Drop-in music and art activities, family fun days, Shabbat morning playgroup, family swim, holiday celebrations, Shabbat dinners, open playground and special guest performances.
3200 California St., San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 292.1200
Fax: (415) 276-1560
E-mail: www.jccsf.org

Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: Jewish Single Parent Center
1710 Scott St., San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 449-1249
E-mail: BennaN@jfcs.org

Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: Parents Place*
San Francisco, 1710 Scott St., San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 359-2454
Fax: (415) 359-2464
E-mail: ParentsPlaceSF@jfcs.org

Jewish Welcome Network: Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
Welcomes interfaith families and seekers into the Jewish community and provides resources and consultations to synagogues and agencies on increasing the warmth of their welcome.
(fomerly Project Welcome), 235 Montgomery St., Ste. 1120, San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 713-7716
Fax: (415) 392-1182
E-mail: karenk@jewishwelcomenetwork.org

South Bay

Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley: The PJ Library: Jewish Bedtime Stories & Songs for Families
Sends high-quality Jewish-themed books and music to participating families once per month for two years - and it's absolutely free for families with children from 6 months to 5 1/2 years. Register online.
South Bay, 14855 Oka Rd., Ste. 200, Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 358-3033
Fax: (408) 356-0733
E-mail: RabLeslie@aol.com

South Peninsula

Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: Parents Place*
Palo Alto, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 688-3040
Fax: (650) 330-0866
E-mail: ParentsPlacePeninsula@jfcs.org