Social workers
Hundreds of families join foster care system as government expands support
3,560 children are currently within Israel's foster care system, while a total of 905 disabled people, both children and adults, are cared for by the system.
International federation votes against expelling Israeli social workers' union
International Federation of Social Workers to vote on whether to suspend or expel Israeli Union
'Aging in Wellness and Adversity': Embracing patients coping with old age, dementia - book review
World Social Work Day: Gaza war puts heavy burden on Israel’s overworked social workers
During the war, the number of people in need of assistance from a social worker grew significantly.
Haredi families above poverty line get more food vouchers than others below line
There are too-few social workers and inadequate state funds to help the public cope with the war.
Columbia School of Social Work student group to host pro-Oct 7 'teach-in'
"Nuance is important," the students say, "but it is not a substitute for liberation."
Breaking the cycle of poverty
An interview with Ya’akov Margi, Israel’s Minister of Welfare and Social Affairs.
DEI: Not diverse, equitable, or inclusive if antisemitism is ignored - opinion
Dr. Ayelet Kuper said antisemitism is “largely ignored” in the University of Toronto’s DEI courses, despite a mandate to include the subject as issued by that university’s antisemitism working group.
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.
Israel's post-COVID earthquake has begun with severe shortages - opinion
Israel is currently facing a severe shortage of principals, teachers and social workers
Mental illness among teens at crisis level since COVID-19
Maccabi and the Social Workers Union have marked a rise in mental illness among teens and in waiting times for treatment.
New project launched to address Jerusalem's social needs
Jerusalem is the city with the most social distress in Israel. There is one social worker for every 400 known social welfare cases.
Program at Sapir College helping integrate Arab social workers in Israel
The School of Social Work at Sapir inaugurated a new program to help social work graduates of Palestinian colleges in the Israeli workforce
