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The Mission of Jewish Family Service of the Desert is to provide for the social service needs of the Jewish and general community throughout the greater Coachella Valley with a commitment to promote the well-being of people of all ages, incomes and lifestyles.

 
 
KidsFirst

KidsFirst is a school-based counseling program for children 5 – 17 that identifies and treats behavioral and emotional issues which interfere with learning and social interaction.


 
 
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The JFS Intensive Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Program is open to teens in the Coachella Valley ages 12 to 18 who are abusing, misusing or addicted to substances such as marijuana, methamphetamines, alcohol, prescription drugs, and other substances.

PAL~LITTLE PAL
 
 
camp

JFS provides scholarships for local boys and girls to attend Jewish summer camps. Scholarships subsidize the cost of attending a Jewish camp and are awarded based on financial need. Priority is given to children who have never had the chance to experience a Jewish summer camp.

 
Big Pal
 
BigPal

The JFS Jewish Big Pal Program is designed to match local Jewish children ages 6 - 16 with Jewish adult “pals” who can help provide guidance, stability and mentoring during the children’s formative years.