Welfare Ministry
‘Just be you': How Israel can support individuals with disabilities - opinion
Whereas many people view getting out of bed and coming to work as an obligation, for many employees with disabilities, going to work is welcomed and a source of excitement and recognition.
Foster family or residential care system? US study informs Israeli org. on how to care for orphans
The overlooked victims: Israel's vulnerable populations struggle as war diverts needed resources
State will halt funding for at-risk haredi yeshivot with students who don’t draft
Losing family to terror attacks at young age can make academics harder - study
A new Jerusalem study analyzes the effect of losing a parent or sibling in early childhood on educational achievement later in life.
21 Israeli children orphaned by Hamas's October 7 massacre
One of the children, a four-year-old girl, was orphaned and kidnapped by Hamas and is still being held hostage in Gaza.
Israel to bring in thousands of foreign caregivers for people with disabilities
The agreement comes following months of negotiations between the ministries and the organizations in order to come to a resolution prior to the beginning of the new school year.
Breaking the cycle of poverty
An interview with Ya’akov Margi, Israel’s Minister of Welfare and Social Affairs.
Welfare minister rejects A-G's call to allow LGBT couples to adopt
Welfare Minister Yaakov Mergi claimed that allowing LGBTQ couples to adopt would "add complexities" to a child's life.
Israel has over 11,000 at-risk children but no foster homes for them
There are currently 3,789 children across Israel living in foster care, but 11,500 children are classified as "at-risk" and live in boarding schools because not enough people will foster.
Lack of gov't funds sees summer camps for special needs Israeli kids scrapped
The budget cut to the movement sparked outrage, with some noting past comments against the movement by parties in the coalition.
The bright side of Israel: One girl's mission to save thousands of children
Without support, orphanhood can lead to a difficult life. Young orphans are 4 times more likely to get arrested and convicted of crimes.
Why is poverty in Israel getting worse? - opinion
If a meaningful plan to address food insecurity is not formulated and implemented, it is guaranteed that we will be having this exact same conversation after the release of the next report.
Minors in positions of risk rose in 2021, suicide decreased - report
The government report of youths at risk saw a rise in at-home violence, youths involved in criminal activity and neglect.
