About JFCS of Monmouth County
Building a Future
Our Mission:
Do everything possible to create health and happiness in our community by providing the best social services, delivered by exceptional people.
JFCS of Monmouth County was incorporated in 1976 and has built a strong reputation as a non-sectarian human services organization. Licensed by the State of New Jersey, JFCS provides mental health, co-occurring disorder, and recovery treatment services and is held to rigorous standards through regularly scheduled audits.
JFCS is governed by a 17-member Board of Directors and employs 19 professionals. With a $3.4 million annual budget, the organization maintains diverse revenue streams, including client fees, earned income, individual contributions, corporate, foundation and government grants, and support from the Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey.
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Jewish Family & Children’s Service believes in Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, by connecting those in need—of any denomination, age or economic background—to the highest quality care.
Through comprehensive Health and Wellness, Food Security, Holocaust Survivor and Senior Programs, we empower people throughout Monmouth County to achieve stability, thrive and live with dignity.
Our Team
JFCS embraces the principle of Tzedakah and seeks to create a culture of giving and engagement within the community, encouraging individuals to be mindful of their social responsibility and to actively contribute towards improving the lives of others. Our team is committed to doing everything possible to create health and happiness in our community.
Leadership
Clinicians
Kosher Meals on Wheels

Leslie Kornfeld
Executive Director

Gail Zapata
Assistant Executive Director

Jennifer Zylstra, LSW
Director of Licensing & Holocaust Survivor Services

Meredith McFadden, LCSW, LCADC, CCS, ACS
Clinical Director, Recovery Services

Dr. David Wolff
Medical Director

Wendy Zagha, LCSW
Clinical Director, Mental Health

Dannis Billups,
CADC
Counselor

Jessica Siegel, LCSW

Keyona Corbett, ADC
Clinical Administrator

DeShonnda Johnson, CADC, ICGC-1
Counselor

Lisa Kirschbaum
Coordinator of Senior Nutrition and Socialization

Natalie Levine
KMOW Assistant
AGENCY SUPPORT STAFF
PROGRAM &
CASE MANAGEMENT
Yelena Smelyanskiy,
Holocaust Survivor Services
BOOKKEEPER
Nicole Ribett
CLINICAL ADMINISTRATOR
Keyona Corbet, ADC
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Deadra Hubbard
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STORE SUPPORT
Victor Torrez, Manager
DIRECTOR, STORE
OPERATIONS
Chris Whittet
STORE SUPPORT
Alfie
Clinical Social Worker
