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These are real families with specific needs that are brought to us by social services professionals around Israel. All applicants' names and some personal details are changed to protect individual privacy. Photographs are illustrative only.
Daniel, a 36-year-old reservist, and his wife Rachel are parents to two small children. Since October 7th, Daniel spent months serving in a special operations unit, while Rachel managed the home alone and tried to keep life stable for the kids who missed their father terribly. Returning home has been...
Liat and Shuki are trying their hardest to support their three children with dignity, but they struggle to make ends meet. Liat works as a saleswoman in a clothing shop; Shuki works for the Electric Company. Their combined incomes don’t come close to covering the expenses of a family of...
Sigal, 46, is a single mother to three sons, ages 9-16. Sigal is divorced from the boys’ father who pays no child support. Despite working full-time as a secretary, Sigal struggles to make ends meet. Recently, the family’s washing machine broke and cannot be repaired. With three active boys at...
Rosa’s situation is quite dire, and she desperately needs our help. Rosa, 56, survives on a monthly disability stipend. She suffers from both physical and psychological ailments that prevent her from working outside of the home. Despite her own health issues, Rosa spent a number of years caring for her...
Michal and her husband Nadav are parents to 3 young children, juggling the challenges of everyday life while navigating unexpected hardships. On October 7th, Nadav was called up for reserve duty and was away from home for six months. During that time, Michal managed the household and the children largely...
Nili, 24, is an intelligent and highly motivated young woman who needs a helping hand. Nili graduated high school and then completed her full army service in a combat unit. Unfortunately, after her discharge, Nili’s father fell ill, and she had to help run the house, including caring for her...
Nir, 21, has had a very difficult start in life, and he could use a helping hand. Nir’s parents divorced when he was young, and he was raised by his mother, he lost all contact with his father. When Nir was in 8th grade, his mother had a heart attack...
Tali, 30, and Yoav, 41, have three young children (ages 3-7). At the moment, the three of them are sharing one bed. Tali and Yoav’s financial situation is rather dire. Tali doesn’t work outside of the home, and Yoav, who suffers from both emotional and physical issues, has had trouble...
Efrat, 35, is divorced and raising two special-needs children on her own. Efrat’s ex-husband is an alcoholic who has been in and out of rehab a number of times; he is no longer involved in his children’s lives, and Efrat receives no help from him, financial or otherwise. Recently, Efrat...
Liran, 44, is divorced and a father to four young children. Liran’s financial situation is rather dire, but he is determined to improve it and provide his children with a brighter future. He is currently participating in a Social Services program that is mentoring him both in financial planning and...
Nadia, 42, and Sergei, 44, are raising five children (ages 4-19) and need a helping hand. Nadia works as an aide in a nursing home; Sergei is unable to work due to medical issues and receives a monthly disability stipend. The couple’s combined income doesn’t cover the expenses of a...
A psycho-diagnostic evaluation could make all the difference for Shalev. Shalev, 15, was diagnosed with autism at a young age. In elementary school, he managed to get by with extra help and outside support. His high school experience has been quite different, however. Shalev has tried several frameworks, and none...
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Rotem, 30, is raising two little girls on her own and is determined to build a stable future for them. Rotem worked steadily for the past number of years but is currently unemployed. She recently participated in a social services program that helps struggling young parents build a solid plan...
Rina and Binaya are struggling to make ends meet. Four of their seven children are currently living at home, and the couple don’t bring in enough money to cover their monthly expenses. A year and a half ago, Rina suffered a medical episode that left her unable to work; she...
Orna, 49, is divorced and has three teenaged children. After a number of years of unemployment, Orna is now working as a secretary for a construction company. She is supporting her family on her small income and a monthly government stipend. Orna’s two older children work part-time in order to...
Leah, 21, is a very impressive young woman who deserves our help. Leah grew up in an ultra-Orthodox home, the oldest of eight siblings. She finished high school with full matriculation exams and did two years of National Service. As a child, Leah was sexually abused; as she grew up,...
Anat, 60, has two children; her 17-year-old daughter, Moran, still lives at home. Anat suffers from a chronic lung condition and was recently hospitalized for an extended period. She is now moving back to her government-subsidized apartment and desperately needs a helping hand. Anat’s monthly disability stipend doesn’t cover more...
Sigal and Asher are divorced and raising four young children, ages 6-14. The couple’s 12-year-old son, Tal, suffers from emotional and behavioral issues that have intensified since his parents’ divorce. Among Tal’s issues are anger management and violent outbursts. These are impacting his life both at home and in school....
Liya, 56, has four children, ages 5-28. Her oldest daughter has a son of her own, and they are dependent on Liya in every way. Liya’s 20-year-old son has very low cognitive functioning, and he is also completely dependent on his mother as well. Liya, who immigrated to Israel from...
Tami, 62, needs our help. Tami has lived a rather sad life. At the age of six, her mother died, and her father was unable to care for his children alone; they were sent to foster care. Tami lived with a number of foster families during her childhood, until she...