Welfare Ministry
Israel’s political parties must make out-of-home care a national priority - opinion
National security is not only about borders, military strength, and weapons systems. It is also about whether a child removed from home has a stable adult waiting at the end of the day.
Inside Israel's homelessness crisis: A system struggling to keep up
Welfare Ministry and Sheba to establish $25 million innovation arm
Disabled Iranians deprived of state benefit payments, Tehran invests in war over welfare
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.
New policy change will assist Jews with disabilities make aliyah
This dramatic change in policy will assist new olim to receive recognition from the appropriate welfare offices prior to their arrival, enabling immediate servicing upon their move to Israel.
Ukrainian refugees evicted from state-sponsored housing in Israel
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, 15,000 non-Jewish refugees have fled the conflict to Israel, 100 of whom received state-sponsored housing.
