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Programs Remedial Teachinga program that helps kindergarten and elementary school children catch up and acquire the basic skills needed to cope with the demands of a regular school in the community. The Guardianship Bodypersonal, close guardianship by social workers of children in the residential group homes who have no parents or whose parents are completely unable to fulfill this role. The guardians help see to it that these children's needs are fulfilled until adulthood. The Graduate BridgeThe project helps young people who have spent time in placement and still lack family support when they graduate. The assistance focuses on different aspects of life, including housing, supervision (during military service as well), teaching life skills, guidance, professional training and finding work.. IDFPersonal supervision of graduates of the residential group homes through all stages from pre-enlistment to completion of military service: initial interviews and selection, appropriate assignments, soldiers' conditions and so forth. Parent - Child CampsAn opportunity for children to spend time with their mothers or fathers at a summer camp, with the aim of renewing or strengthening the family relationships. Educational Resource CentersEducational resource centers aimed at instilling children with values. To achieve this aim, the counselors use games and different social activities, creating enjoyable experiences during the children's free time. Cultural EnrichmentActivities aimed at introducing children living in residential group homes to theater, music, and dance. The professional committee of the program also provides scholarships to artistically talented children. Sports ProjectA program offering children in residential group homes a regular framework for a wide variety of sports activities, which aid the children's physical and emotional development, their leisure activity and offer an opportunity to attain personal excellence Expressive Art TherapyInitiated and funded therapy in the different arts for children in the residential group homes. Yeladim – Fair Chance for Children now provides professional consultation, recruits new therapists, accepts students for fieldwork and holds workshops for therapists. |