As families and individuals grow and transition to new stages of life, our Jewish community and shared values can serve as an invaluable source of comfort, inspiration and connection.

From new to the neighborhood to new parents to newly retired and everything in between, The Jewish Federation offers services and programs designed to ease these transitions.

Highlights of Federation-funded programs:

Greater Washington for New Parents
Maybe your family has recently grown by one or your friends are just about to welcome a new little one into their lives. Federation's Jconnect welcomes parents, their newborns and newly-adopted children into the Greater Washington Jewish Community with:

• A comprehensive resource guide
• A connection to other new parents through events, listservs and playdates
• A connection to your Jewish Community and heritage

For more information and to sign up, click here.

New to Greater Washington
Federation’s Jconnect offers a complete listing of Greater Washington neighborhoods and resources to inform those looking to move to this area.  Additionally, Jconnect welcomes newcomers and connects them with programs and services, helping them acclimate to their new Jewish community. 

For more information and to sign up, click here.

Locally, Federation also supports:

• Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA)
  JCADA seeks to break the cycle of domestic violence through education, prevention and support programming.
• Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA)
  JSSA provides counseling, support groups, seminars, educational and career services, in-home support, hospice and nursing care and social services to families and individuals facing a range of personal challenges.
• Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA)
  JCA offers seniors the tools they need to make informed decisions, socialize and care for their health.  Services include information resources, transportation, senior day care, and computer training.
• Three area Jewish Community Centers (JCCs)
  Find out more about services provided, from camps to family programs, at the JCCs in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
• Jewish Foundation for Group Homes
  The Jewish Foundation for Group Homes provides support and services for adults with disabilities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
• Family Volunteering through the Jewish Volunteer Connection, now part of Jconnect.