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We give children and young adults in residential care a real chance at a better life
Imagine a child entering boarding school for the first time with a small bag in hand and a heart full of questions. Sometimes he is an orphan, sometimes he simply does not have a safe home to return to. He did not choose the path his life began on, but he certainly deserves a real chance.
In Israel, about 6,500 children and teenagers are currently growing up in welfare boarding schools from kindergarten to the end of high school. At the age of 18, when they graduate from boarding school, they suddenly set off on their own independent journey. They have no parents to remind them to pay bills, to help them find an apartment, or to be there when something goes wrong.
Our Numbers
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7000
supported each year
40
years of impact
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130
partner residential homes
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700
active volunteers
Who We Are
A vision grounded in people
At Yeladim – Fair Chance for Children, we have walked alongside children and young adults in residential care since 1986 – from their early years in residential homes to their first steps into adulthood.
Together with 700 volunteers, a dedicated professional team, and innovative, research-based programs, we support their emotional and social development, safeguard their rights, and open the door to lives built on belonging and security.
We work in close partnership with residential care teams and with the Ministries of Welfare, Justice, and Defense.
We are Israel’s leading nonprofit in this field, guided by a simple vision: that every child and young adult in residential care can grow up with safety, dream without fear, and build a better future.
Connecting Global Goals to Social Change in Israel
Yeladim is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), advancing core social goals in Israel – poverty reduction, quality education, decent work, and reduced inequalities.
Through programs in education, employment, and rights, we give children and young adults in residential care a real opportunity to learn, develop, and build independent, meaningful lives.
Together with partners across the business, public, and social sectors, we turn global goals into practical action for children in Israel.
Our Team
Our Team
The strength of Yeladim – Fair Chance for Children lies not only in our programs, but in the people who lead them.
Our CEO, professional staff, volunteers, and partners bring compassion, expertise, and deep commitment to every child and young adult we serve.
Senior Leadership
Guiding our strategic direction with professional experience, systemic insight, and an open heart.
Rachel Shemesh, CPA
Director of Finance
Adi Nir
Chief Marketing, Resource Development & Information Systems Officer
Edna Glebokci
CEO
Tamar Miliner
Head of Therapeutic Services
Aviva Ezer
Head of Education
Nitzan Regev-Abulafia, Adv.
Director, Legal Department
Program Managers
The beating heart of our organization – the people who work shoulder-to-shoulder with children, young adults, and residential care teams every day.
Hadar Binyamin
NOAM Program Manager
Ronit Porat
Guardianship Program Manager
Naamit Shlomo
Young Adults Program Manager
Ilanit Shoshan
Education, Student Leadership Manager
Lilach Hameiri
Education, Training & Development Manager
Mor Midbari
Volunteer Program Manager
Board of Directors
Leaders from the public, social, and business sectors who bring experience, responsibility, and deep commitment to guiding the organization forward.
Kalman Shacham
Co-Owner, Altshuler Shaham Investment House
Segev Baron
Head of Israel R&D Center at Sage
Sigal Bar-On
Chairperson; Co-Chair, Dr. Fischer Group
Batya Marks
Treasurer; International Finance & Angel Investor
Eitan Israeli
Senior Vice President, WIX
Hannah Shadmi
Former Director, Educational Psychology Service, Ministry of Education
Mordechai Winter
Former Senior Director, Ministry of Welfare
Pnina Peker
Senior Social Worker, Ben-Gurion University
Dafna Gruber
Senior Chief Financial Officer and Director
Karen Oberson Ravid
Designer, Entrepreneur and Mentor
Tzvika Hauzlich
Senior Social Worker
Audit Committee & Advisors
Ensuring transparency, professionalism, and high standards at every step.
Our Values
Yeladim’s Code of Ethics
Yeladim’s Code of Ethics is our compass.
It reminds us why we are here, how we are meant to act, and what a healthy, respectful relationship looks like – with children and young adults, with colleagues, volunteers, and partners.
We believe a Code of Ethics isn’t something you write – it’s something you live by.
It shapes every encounter with a child, every professional decision, and every action in the field.
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Integrity and Transparency
Acting with honesty, responsibility, and respect – earning the trust of the children and partners we serve.
Respect and Safety
Ensuring every child and young adult feels protected, valued, and equal – regardless of background, religion, gender, or identity.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Safeguarding personal information with care, responsibility, and respect for everyone.
Professionalism and Excellence
Continuously learning, improving, and striving to offer the highest-quality support.
Partnership and Human Warmth
Working together – because lasting change and true belonging can only be created together.
Transparency and Trust
At Yeladim, transparency isn’t a bureaucratic requirement – it’s a core value.
We publish regular activity reports and budgets, and maintain strict quality certifications that reflect credibility, effectiveness, and sound governance.
This means you can be confident that every shekel – and every hour invested in our work – goes exactly where it can change lives.
If you’d like to know more, we’re here.
We’re always happy to share, explain, and answer any question.
Our History
Four decades of action and social change
In The Media
הצעירים השקופים: נתנו הכל למדינה ונותרו מאחור
האחיות הצעירות שמחפשות משפחה: “הן רוצות פינה שתהיה רק שלהן”
“הוא לא ידע מה זו משפחה, היום אנחנו העוגן שלו”
כששואלים את עפרה כמה ילדים יש לה, התשובה מבחינתה ברורה
עדנה גלבוצקי בראיון בתכנית “קולות של שינוי”
סיגל בר און בראיון על תכנית משפחות מלוות
