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The mission of Jewish Family & Career Services is to strengthen individual, family, work and community life, enhance self-sufficiency, and reflect the enduring values of Jewish tradition. Our core values are defined by Tikkun Olam, making the world a better place by: Offering services within a climate of caring, trust and respect for human dignity and diversity; Emphasizing an interdisciplinary approach that encompasses the ever-changing circumstances throughout one's life; Committing to the highest quality service provided by skilled, compassionate professionals; Creating innovative programs that reflect the changing needs of the people and communities we serve; Seeking and valuing collaborative efforts in a spirit of inclusiveness and; Following the ethical and visionary leadership of our Board of Directors, dedicated staff, and compassionate volunteers.

Our Vision: All Sonoma Valley teens are prepared for future opportunities. Our Mission: Teen Services Sonoma engages and supports teens and young adults with work-readiness skills and experiences that empower them to succeed. Since 1991, we have worked with Sonoma Valley schools, local businesses, and other youth-serving organizations to provide work-readiness skills and experiences that prepare teens for successful employment in a career of their choosing. There are three phases to our approach: Engage - Building comfort, trust, and self-confidence in a safe environment with caring adults at one of our two drop-in centers: The Teen Center and the No Name Cafe. Employ - Through our Ready to Work program, we provide work-readiness training, work-based learning opportunities, job placement services, and coaching. Empower - TSS teens gain the skills, experiences, and confidence to succeed. Our programs include the operation of micro businesses, work-readiness and on-the-job training, and job placement services. Our process allows teens to gain practical experiences, helping to prepare them for meaningful careers in trades, occupations, professions, and small-business ownership.