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
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.
Israel's national roadmap plan for Welfare Ministry presented by Menomadin Foundation
The program, which was devised by senior scholars in the field, is the first of its kind to formulate a comprehensive plan of reform for Israel’s welfare services.
Welfare Ministry, IFCJ allocate $70m. for aid for Israel's needy
Impoverished families, Holocaust survivors, senior citizens and the homeless are just a few of the communities that will find some relief in the joint initiative.
Overcoming bureaucracy to help people with disabilities
Kesher Association calls to allow those with special needs to exercise their rights.
Food rescue: Social, economic, environmental?
No one wants to take responsibility for the issue. The Agriculture Ministry and Rural Development believe that food rescue should be taken care of by the Welfare and Social Affairs ministries.
Three dead, three hospitalized in Holon disabilities home from food poisoning
The tragedy began overnight Saturday, as one resident began to feel bad, lost consciousness and passed away. Two others died on Monday morning.
Three die in special-needs home in Holon, cause unclear
Overnight between Saturday and Sunday, a number of residents began to feel bad and suffer from diarrhea. One woman passed out and died soon after and two others died.
Government to fund baby food worth NIS 240 a month for poor families
The average monthly cost for baby food in Israel is NIS 164 a month, so government funding will cover that cost plus a little extra.
