Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit
Yuliya Gaydayenko is an accomplished professional in the field of behavioral health and older adult services, currently serving as Chief Program Officer at Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit since October 2008. With extensive experience, Yuliya has managed department program operations with an annual budget exceeding $4.5 million and previously held roles as Chief Program Officer and Senior Director of Older Adult Services. Prior to this, Yuliya was the Executive Director at Jewish Community Services, where agency operations were managed and new programs were developed in response to community needs. Yuliya's background includes coordinating adult services, facilitating programs for various age groups, and providing care management to older adults. Yuliya holds a Master's in Social Work from Michigan State University, an MA in Linguistics from Michigan State University, and a BA in English from the University of Michigan-Flint.
Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit
Our Mission Inspired by Jewish values, we improve lives through service. Our History Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit (JFS) came into being as two local relief organizations -- the Hebrew Ladies Sewing Circle and the Self Help Circle -- joined in a commitment to meet the needs of the local Jewish community. JFS incorporated in 1928, with the specific mission of “Finding homes for orphan children and supplying homemakers for families with an ill or absent mother.” Before World War II, JFS helped Jewish families new to the country acculturate to life in Detroit and provided assistance to ensure their safety and well-being. After the Holocaust, JFS’ work changed dramatically, as the agency worked tirelessly to resettle and serve the material and psychological needs of Holocaust Survivors. In subsequent years, JFS joined with local and national partners to resettle thousands of Jewish Refugees from the Former Soviet Union. Over the course of 86 years, JFS has evolved into a comprehensive social service provider, helping individuals and families within the Jewish and broader communities. Most recently, JFS has provided a critical lifeline to Metro Detroit families and individuals affected by the recession, underscoring the importance of the agency's present and future in the community. Our Services JFS currently operates 30 separate programs with a combined budget of more than $10 million, carried out by a staff of more than 100. These programs serve thousands in our community each year, with services uniquely tailored to individuals’ and families’ specific needs. The agency's programming centers on three core areas: safety net services for individuals and families, counseling services, and services for older adults.