The best home care for Holocaust survivors comes from agencies that are trauma-informed and person-centered, culturally sensitive with multilingual caregivers, experienced with Claims Conference funding, and focused on combating isolation.
In New York City and Brooklyn, several trusted organizations provide this specialized care. Below, we compare the top options, the criteria that matter most, and how to choose the right one for your family.
Every survivor and family is different, so “best” depends on your loved one’s needs, language, location, and funding. Use the criteria and the list below to find the right fit and know that experienced help is available across NYC.
Key Takeaways
- The best Holocaust survivor care agencies are trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and connected to Claims Conference funding.
- Top NYC & Brooklyn providers include All Heart Homecare (with JCCGCI), Selfhelp Community Services, Nachas Health & Family Network, Caring Professionals, and Pesach Tikvah/UJO of Williamsburg.
- Choose by six criteria: trauma-informed training, cultural/language fit, Claims Conference experience, range of services, licensing/reputation, and speed to start.
- Selfhelp is the oldest and largest program serving survivors in North America; local Brooklyn agencies offer excellent specialized care too.
- Cost is rarely a barrier: much care is Claims Conference-funded, and All Heart serves survivors regardless of income with no Medicaid requirement.
How To Choose the Best Home Care for a Holocaust Survivor
Before comparing agencies, weigh these six criteria. The best providers meet all of them:
- Trauma-informed, person-centered (PCTI) care: caregivers trained in the effects of historical persecution, who protect dignity and a sense of control;
- Cultural and language sensitivity: multilingual caregivers and culturally appropriate meals and observance;
- Claims Conference experience: the ability to navigate funding so families pay little or nothing;
- Comprehensive services: personal care, transportation, meals, socialization, and benefits advocacy under one roof;
- Licensing, insurance, and reputation: a proven, trustworthy agency; and
- Speed and accessibility: how quickly care can begin, and what happens if funding isn’t yet approved.
For a deeper look at these, see our guide What Is the Holocaust Program? and how to qualify for the Holocaust survivor program.
Best Holocaust Survivor Care Agencies in NYC & Brooklyn
Here are trusted providers of Holocaust survivor care in New York City, starting with a leading Brooklyn option. (For the complete list of funded agencies, see the Claims Conference directory of New York social welfare agencies.)
1. All Heart Homecare: Holocaust Survivor Program (Brooklyn)
All Heart Homecare’s Holocaust survivor program in Brooklyn, in partnership with JCCGCI, delivers dignified, culturally sensitive, trauma-informed care. Services include personal care, homemaking, and errands; free medical and social transportation; culturally appropriate home-delivered meals; friendly visiting, the Club 2600 socialization program, and Sunday senior center activities; and benefits advocacy, Medicaid advocacy, entitlement counseling, and crisis intervention.
Standouts: multilingual caregivers, more than 14 years of experience, service regardless of income (no Medicaid requirement), and care that can typically begin within 24–48 hours.
Best for: Brooklyn/NYC families who want trauma-informed, multilingual care that starts fast: with help navigating Claims Conference funding. Learn more about All Heart’s Holocaust program.
2. Selfhelp Community Services
Selfhelp operates the oldest and largest program serving Holocaust survivors in North America, assisting thousands of survivors across New York City (and Nassau County) with extensive case management, home care, emergency and financial assistance, food and medical programs, and socialization, including a program dedicated to Russian-speaking survivors in Brooklyn.
Best for: families seeking a large, well-established provider with deep resources and case management.
3. Nachas Health & Family Network (Brooklyn)
Based in Brooklyn, Nachas Health & Family Network provides case management, transportation, medical care (including health screenings and health-information programs), and socialization programs for survivors.
Best for: Brooklyn families who value coordinated case management and health-focused support.
4. Caring Professionals Home Care
Caring Professionals is a New York home care agency with a dedicated focus on caring for Holocaust survivors, offering personal care and specialized, sensitive support.
Best for: families looking for a home care agency with a survivor-care specialty across NYC.
5. Pesach Tikvah / UJO of Williamsburg (Brooklyn)
Pesach Tikvah (Door of Hope) and United Jewish Organizations (UJO) of Williamsburg have combined efforts since 2005 to provide comprehensive services to Nazi victims in Brooklyn, including case management and home care.
Best for: survivors in the Williamsburg area and Hasidic community seeking culturally rooted support.
Note: many other agencies across NYC receive Claims Conference funding to serve survivors, the Claims Conference New York agency directory lists them by county.
Ready to arrange trusted care for a survivor in your family?
All Heart Homecare’s Holocaust survivor program in Brooklyn provides trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care and helps you navigate Claims Conference funding — often at no cost to eligible survivors. Talk to a care coordinator today.
How the Funding Works
Cost is rarely the obstacle it seems. The Claims Conference allocates tens of millions of dollars each year to dozens of New York agencies to provide home care and services to eligible survivors, meaning much of this care comes at little or no cost.
Some providers, including All Heart, serve survivors regardless of income, with no Medicaid requirement, and help families through authorization.
For the full picture, see how to qualify for the Holocaust survivor program and the Claims Conference home care program.
Questions To Ask Before Choosing
- Are your caregivers trained in trauma-informed care for survivors?
- Do you offer multilingual caregivers and culturally appropriate meals?
- Do you have experience with Claims Conference funding and benefits advocacy?
- What services are included — personal care, transportation, meals, socialization?
- Are you licensed and insured, and how experienced is your program?
- How quickly can care begin, and what if my loved one isn’t yet approved for funding?
How To Get Started
- Match needs to criteria. Consider language, location, services, and funding.
- Shortlist providers. Use the list above and the Claims Conference directory.
- Ask the key questions. Compare trauma-informed training, services, and speed.
- Confirm funding. A good agency helps navigate Claims Conference authorization.
Begin care. In Brooklyn/NYC, All Heart Homecare’s Holocaust program can start quickly. See the benefits of in-home care for seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions About Best Holocaust Survivor Care Agencies
What are the best home care agencies for Holocaust survivors in NYC?
Leading providers of Holocaust survivor home care in NYC and Brooklyn include All Heart Homecare (in partnership with JCCGCI), Selfhelp Community Services, Nachas Health & Family Network, Caring Professionals, and Pesach Tikvah/UJO of Williamsburg. The best choice depends on trauma-informed training, cultural and language fit, Claims Conference funding, services offered, and how quickly care can start.
How do you choose a Holocaust survivor care agency?
Choose based on six criteria: trauma-informed and person-centered training, cultural and language sensitivity (including multilingual caregivers), experience with Claims Conference funding, a full range of services, licensing and reputation, and how quickly care can begin. Ask each agency about these and pick the one that best combines expertise with compassion.
What criteria matter most in Holocaust survivor care?
The most important criteria are trauma-informed, person-centered (PCTI) care; cultural and religious sensitivity with multilingual staff; experience navigating Claims Conference funding; comprehensive services (personal care, transportation, meals, socialization, advocacy); and programs that combat isolation. Together these ensure care that protects a survivor’s dignity.
Is Holocaust survivor home care free?
Often, yes. Much of Holocaust survivor home care is funded by the Claims Conference for eligible survivors, which allocates tens of millions of dollars to New York agencies each year. Some providers, including All Heart Homecare in Brooklyn, serve survivors regardless of income with no Medicaid requirement.
Who is the largest Holocaust survivor care provider?
Selfhelp Community Services operates the oldest and largest program serving Holocaust survivors in North America, caring for thousands of survivors across New York City and beyond with case management, home care, and socialization programs. Many local agencies, including those in Brooklyn, also provide excellent specialized care.
Where can I find a full list of Claims Conference agencies?
The Claims Conference publishes a directory of the social welfare agencies in New York that receive its allocations, organized by county. It’s the best place to find the full list of funded agencies serving Holocaust survivors in your area.
Who provides Holocaust survivor home care in Brooklyn?
In Brooklyn, All Heart Homecare offers a dedicated Holocaust survivor program in partnership with JCCGCI, alongside organizations such as Selfhelp Community Services, Nachas Health & Family Network, and Pesach Tikvah/UJO of Williamsburg. All Heart provides trauma-informed, multilingual care and can typically begin within 24 to 48 hours.
