Supporting Your Journey to Parenthood 

Creating a family is one of life’s most meaningful experiences, but it doesn’t always unfold as expected. Whether you’re seeking emotional support, trusted information, practical resources, or a sense of community, Building Jewish Families is here to help. Through counseling, support groups, educational programs, and financial assistance opportunities, we provide compassionate support for individuals and families as they navigate the opportunities, decisions, and challenges that can arise on the path to parenthood.

WHO WE SUPPORT

No two family-building journeys are alike. We welcome individuals and families of all ages, faiths, and backgrounds, including those experiencing infertility or pregnancy loss, LGBTQIA+ individuals and couples, single parents by choice, prospective adoptive and foster parents, and individuals facing medical treatments that may affect their fertility. Whatever your path to parenthood may look like, we’re here to provide support, information, and connection. Counseling, support groups, and educational programs are available to everyone; financial assistance is subject to eligibility requirements.

OUR HOLISTIC APPROACH

Building Jewish Families offers a comprehensive range of services designed to support the emotional, physical, educational, and financial needs of individuals and couples pursuing parenthood. Wherever you are in the process, we’re here to meet you with compassion, support, and care.

Social, Emotional, & Practical Support

  • Compassionate individual counseling with trained JFCS clinicians (on topics related to infertility, pregnancy loss, and navigating the family building process)
  • Support groups focused on fertility, family building, and related topics
  • Personalized guidance and connections to trusted resources
  • Specialized fitness and wellness classes that nurture both body and mind
  • Peer connections with others who have gone through similar experiences

Financial Assistance

Eligible individuals and families may apply for grants* to help make the following options more accessible:

  • Fertility treatments (including IVF and IUI)
  • Surrogacy
  • Adoption
  • Fostering
  • Egg freezing (for those facing medical treatments, such as chemotherapy, which may affect future fertility)

* Eligibility for financial assistance is limited to Jewish individuals and couples in which at least one partner is Jewish. Applicants must reside in Camden, Burlington, or Gloucester counties. Additional eligibility requirements may apply. To request a grant application, email buildingjewishfamilies@jfedsnj.org. 

Community Educational Resources

  • Professional training for healthcare providers and Jewish communal leaders
  • Educational programs that help individuals and families make informed family-building decisions 
  • Trusted digital and printed resources to support every stage of the family-building journey 

We’re Here to Help

To learn more or request a grant application, contact Shira Lipkin, LMSW, Building Jewish Families Program Coordinator, at (856) 424-1333 ext. 1316 or buildingjewishfamilies@jfedsnj.org.

All inquiries are strictly confidential.

 

This program has been sponsored by:

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Leah Wolf, JFSNJ Chief Philanthropy Officer, at lwolf@jfedsnj.org or (856) 673-2539.