Welfare Ministry
Disabled Iranians deprived of state benefit payments, Tehran invests in war over welfare
Iranian people are being denied sufficient welfare from the state, including medical costs, housing, and diapers, along with a lack of relevant authorities to distribute the supplies.
Students with Down syndrome, autism graduate as teaching assistants
Elder fraud cases jump 61% in Israel as abuse reports rise, Welfare Ministry says
Israel's municipalities are failing on nearly every possible front, government probe reveals
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.
Food security initiative to give baby formula to 3,000+ struggling families
The commonly shoplifted item will be provided to those in need as part of the initiative’s next phase.
Arab residents of mixed cities disadvantaged compared to Jews - Comptroller
The first government decision referencing mixed cities was issued last year and included a budget for such cities.
New LGBTQ+ clinic opens in Jerusalem Open House
Jerusalem's new LGBTQ+ clinic is named after Amir Fryszer Guttman who was one of the leading activists who fought for equality for the LGBTQ+ community.
