The G. couple are parents to 3 children. The mother M. has substantial psychiatric issues and is institutionalized as needed. Her heavy medication regimen doesn’t allow her to find employment, leaving the entirety of the financial and childcare responsibilities to fall squarely on the father. They live in a rented apartment, and survive off of food packages and by purchasing only the most basic food staples, primarily bread and vegetables.
Children's ages: 7, 10, 11
(children under the age of 20)

R. is a single mother of 4 children whose emotional state deteriorated because of her divorce. The financial difficulty adds lots of pressure. They live in a very small house unit without windows and with minimal furniture, there are no wardrobes and beds for everyone. R. tries to give her children a stable life, but the reality is so hard when she is unable to buy the most basic food such as chicken and vegetables, and the children are forced to stand in front of an almost empty refrigerator.
Children's ages: 7, 12, 18
(children under the age of 20)

R. a disabled single mother after a car accident in which she suffered a severe head injury to the point where she needed long rehabilitation and relearning of basic functional actions. R. raises her 3 children without help from their father. The father refuses to be in contact with his children and takes responsibility for them. R. took the disability allowance but was not entitled to special services. She continues with the rehabilitation procedures and the expenses surrounding the treatment are very expensive. The family lives in a horribly overcrowded apartment, without enough beds.
Children's ages: 7, 9, 12
(children under the age of 20)

The B family are parents of 3 children. The father injured his knee and according to the doctors' orders he's unable to work. The mother takes care of their autistic son, his behavior is very challenging due to tantrums in which he goes wild and breaks furniture in the house. Also, the son needs expensive medical treatments. They do their best to give the children all their needs, but the payments and debt settlements leave them with a financial gap that forces them to live in poverty.
Children's ages: 4, 8, 12
(children under the age of 20)

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Children's ages: 9, 10, 14
(children under the age of 20)

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Children's ages: 3, 4, 12, 13, 16
(children under the age of 20)

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Children's ages: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 19
(children under the age of 20)

The family are parents of 4 children, 2 of them have special needs. Despite the poverty, the mother tries to raise the children with love and care. The father has severe emotional disorders and works in temporary jobs. One day he left the house and she was left alone, then he came back even more unsettled.The mother handles all the expenses alone.
Children's ages: 14, 14, 17, 19
(children under the age of 20)

Financial, verbal and physical violence, B and her 4 children suffered until she had the strength to divorce. She couldn't receive his disability allowance as alimony, so she left without a home to live at. Her salary mostly goes to rent, so at the end of the month she had no money. Just imagine the light in her eyes when she will receive our assistance
Children's ages: 7, 16, 16, 16
(children under the age of 20)

S. grew up without a mother and with hard memories, searching for food on the streets, no wonder her mental health was damaged. She married A. who had severe diabetes. the family live only on a disability allowance. When we visited them, we were shocked to see everyone sleeping on mattresses, the poverty and the lack cried out from every corner
Children's ages: 5, 7, 15, 17
(children under the age of 20)

N. and his wife immigrated to Israel 20 years ago. N. never managed to “find himself” and works in random jobs. His wife is psychiatrically challenged, often hospitalized and receives a disability allowance of 3500 nis - the only steady income. They have 4 children who are at risk due to her mental state and the father's violence. The children are receiving intense treatments through Social Services.The house is neglected and the fridge is empty.
Children's ages: 15, 19
(children under the age of 20)

"Perhaps there is someone more in need than me? I hope to find a job soon and transfer your assistance to someone else. it is so unpleasant for me to receive food from others for my children." A couple and 4 children, the mother has postpartum depression, and the father was fired from his job during covid crisis. The unemployment benefits have ended and the father is still looking for work. They live in a small rented house with an empty fridge, broken furniture and hungry children.
Children's ages: 4, 6, 8, 9
(children under the age of 20)

J. is an immigrant from Ethiopia, a single mother of 4 children. When she immigrated to Israel, she bought a small apartment with the help of a grant for new immigrants, and for years she worked in cleaning houses until covid crisis when she was fired. Y., was left with no income at all, no alimony, and with an income guarantee of NIS 3000 for 5 people! During our home visit we were amazed to see an empty fridge, one tomato and little onion... We could not look these children in the eyes, children who grow up without a father and without even minimal needs!
Children's ages: 4, 6, 8, 16
(children under the age of 20)

The B. family consists of a couple and their 4 children. The passing of their 1.5yr old firstborn daughter, was a significant crisis that left them broken. The father A. receives treatment at the mental health clinic, the mother’s undergoing fertility treatments. Formerly small business owners, their business went bankrupt but not without leaving them heavily in debt. They now live in a rented apartment, and constantly lack even basic food staples.
Children's ages: 5, 10, 11, 13
(children under the age of 20)

The K. family is facing a serious crisis due to the mother’s cancer and the financial collapse of the father, who also suffers from a disability following a car accident. The family is in heavy debt following the collapse of the father's business and his mental condition. Sometimes they simply do not have money to buy basic food for the children. The family is dealing with a load of tasks around the mother's medical complexity and the father's mental state and are unable to get back on track.
Children's ages: 7, 10, 13, 14, 16
(children under the age of 20)

The K family is dealing with cancer that attacked two of their children. The father of the family works and is the only financial support for his family. The mother had to leave her workplace to take care of her sick children. Besides the many current expenses, the family faces frequent visits to the hospital that require financial resources and the purchase of many medications. Following the illness, the family's financial situation got worse and they urgently needed assistance.
Children's ages: 3, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16
(children under the age of 20)

H. Suffers from a mental disability following traumatic life experience that has left a huge mark on her. She is raising her little daughter alone without a supportive family background. Together they live in a small rented apartment with little furniture, and sleep on the same bed. H. has many debts to various parties and she has difficulty paying them, also her unstable mental state does not allow her to deal with the current expenses of the house. She is broken and desperate for support.
Children's ages: 7
(children under the age of 20)

H was an at-risk teen who married an older divorced man. Her husband is an anti-social and dull person. He has been unable to join the workforce. The family has a child who suffers from Autism Spectrum Disorder. They are in financial despair and require assistance. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Children's ages: 7, 10, 12, 14, 16
(children under the age of 20)

L is a single mother who immigrated from the Ukraine during the war. Her husband lives abroad and doesn’t pay alimony. She lives in a rented apartment and doesn’t work. The family is dealing with the difficult adjustments of immigration and a difficult financial situation. Any support would be greatly appreciated
Children's ages: 18
(children under the age of 20)

The G couple has 4 children, they had a business that collapsed and they are now in bankruptcy process. Both parents work full time and make every effort possible to support themselves. Due to the difficult economic situation, the mother suffers from anxiety and has difficulty functioning at home. Any assistance to the family would be appreciated
Children's ages: 6, 8, 8, 10
(children under the age of 20)