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
New economic package passed by gov't as Labor threatens to challenge
The new plan, which calls for gradually raising the minimum wage to NIS 6000 a month by 2025, is being opposed by the Labor party and ministers Omer Bar Lev and Nachman Shai.
New bill to legally define rights, services for disabled citizens
The bill will define the rights of people with disabilities in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
COVID-19: Fourth vaccine shot for immunocompromised approved
The Israeli Teachers' Union is set to protest government's decision to cancel quarantine for schoolchildren.
Apartment opened for domestically violent men seeking treatment
The Welfare Ministry opened the first of four apartments to help violent men get treatment without forcing their victims from their homes.
Welfare Ministry data shows increase in reports of domestic violence
The ministry released its annual data of domestic violence in honor of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
IFCJ, Welfare Ministry provide funds for poor families
Up to $1,500 will be given to individuals and families in need.
NIS 5 million allocated to kids with learning disabilities
The Welfare Ministry cares for a variety of children with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders.
![Group of students raising hands during a lesson in the classroom. [Illustrative]](https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_194,w_290/392749 "Group of students raising hands during a lesson in the classroom. [Illustrative]")
New budget will add NIS 1b. to help the poor and the disabled
State budget will provide millions of shekels for survivors of domestic violence, those with disabilities, food security, welfare dormitories, senior citizens, Holocaust survivors, and more.
Court: Law punishing parents for childrens' rock-throwing illegal
A lawyer for Adalah - the NGO which filed the appeal to the High Court - said it is an "invalid, discriminatory and vengeful tool that violates the basic principles of criminal law."
Coalition of LGBTQ organizations compiles extensive policy proposal
Organizations proposed to amend or legislate 15 specific LBGTQ-related laws, including a ban on "conversion therapy" for minors.
