San Diego Rapid Response Network (SDRRN) Migrant Shelter Services, operated by Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS), has announced an urgent need for volunteers and additional staff. Job openings such as shelter services manager, coordinator and assistant can be viewed at www.jfssd.org/careers. Vital volunteer needs include airport guides, patient advocates and couriers are at www.jfssd.org/helpnow.

Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) applauds the Biden-Harris administration’s move to formally begin unwinding the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP or “Remain in Mexico”), which has denied protection and safety in the U.S. to tens of thousands of asylum seekers and forced them into dangerous situations across the border.

Jewish Family Service, and our partners in the San Diego Rapid Response Network, remain committed to providing services for migrants, including providing respite shelter services for asylum-seeking families, free legal services and education in response to ongoing immigration emergencies, and more.

Jewish Family Service stands ready to support the implementation of President Biden’s day one announcements and help immigrants navigate these policy changes.

Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFSSD) applauds a federal judge’s decision to restore the DACA program in full. This is a great positive step for the many people who have been waiting to apply for DACA for the first time.

In conjunction with the City of Poway, JFS has launched a food distribution dedicated to supporting older adults ages 60 and older. The free, contactless distribution is now open every Wednesday from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the Poway Senior Center (16315 Pomerado Rd.).

FBI San Diego presented the 2019 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award to Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) for our partnership and service to the FBI and the law enforcement community. Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Suzanne Turner presented the award to Carole Yellen, JFS Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships.

5,000 San Diego Children Benefitted from New Skills Learned by Parents

“Kea and Christopher bring decades of leadership experience to the JFS team and will have a huge impact on how we empower the community as we recover from the COVID-19 crisis, and beyond.” – Michael Hopkins

On June 30, 2020, U.S. Border Patrol expelled to Mexico a two-day-old newborn U.S. citizen and his mother seeking asylum in San Diego. A couple days earlier, Border Patrol had separated the mother from the father and their other young son, who were also forced to return to Mexico. After expressing fear of returning, all were denied their right under U.S. law to non-refoulement interviews (also known as fear of return to Mexico interviews), which are required under U.S. law. The baby is now in Mexico with no legal status.

Read on to learn about how Jewish Family Service of San Diego and ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties have filed a joint complaint to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General. JFS also filed a parole request for the family to be granted entry into the U.S. while they await asylum proceedings.

Today’s ruling is a momentous win. Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) celebrates the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that the federal administration’s rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is unlawful, and therefore, first-time DACA applications, DACA renewal applications and advance parole will all be available again.

FS strongly opposes the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) decision to eliminate non-discrimination regulations known as the “Health Care Rights Law,” or Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

At the NJHSA Annual Meeting on May 4, 2020, the Extraordinary Leadership Award was presented to CEO Michael Hopkins. View the presentation here.

We stand in solidarity with the African American/Black community as we process the senseless deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and too many other instances of racism, violence, and hate that happen time and time again.

Jimbo’s is donating all 10 cent paper bag fees collected April 6-24 to the Jewish Family Service’s Hand Up Food Pantry. They will be able to use these much needed funds to support the many San Diegans who rely on their food pantry every week, especially during this time.

JFS response after the federal administration announced its plan to immediately halt immigration to the U.S. by temporarily barring the issuance of new green cards.

April 24 Session Held In Spanish, Helps Parents Find Positive Strategies for Maintaining Healthy Family Life During Quarantine.

A virtual press conference was held on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Click below to watch the video and read the press release.

ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties and Jewish Family Service of San Diego submitted an administrative complaint regarding the U.S. Border Patrol’s mistreatment of a woman who gave birth at the Chula Vista Border Patrol Station on February 16, 2020.