Disabled Children and Adults

The weakest members of society

In Israel, every child is precious and loved by his immediate and extended family and by his community. The Government of Israel provides quality care for disabled children and adults, streamlining them in regular schools or in sheltered employment whenever possible. Group homes and hostels are available. But, unfortunately, despite all the good will in the world, government funding is not always sufficient to cover the huge needs and to provide the most sensitive, personal care for each disabled child and adult. Through CFOIC Heartland you can help provide vital support to a host of programs for the disabled. At Heart of Benjamin, in Ofra, children enjoy after-school programs and holiday camps. And there is respite care available as well when parents need an evening or weekend break from the demands of their special child.

Current Projects

Karnei Shomron

Raising funds for their special education

In the heart of Samaria, Karnei Shomron is a model of compassion, ensuring that every child—regardless of their challenges—has the chance to thrive. At its special education center, Mafteach, children with emotional, behavioral, or developmental difficulties receive life-changing support through speech, occupational, and emotional therapy. As the center moves into a new facility, your help is needed to equip the space and support professional training. Partner with Karnei Shomron to give every child the tools to succeed—and the joy of belonging.

Raising $20,763

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Kiryat Arba

Raising funds for their child development center

What began fifty years ago with one family’s love for a disabled child has grown into the Neve Avraham Child Development Center, serving special-needs children from Kiryat Arba and the wider Hebron Hills. This vital center provides life-changing therapies close to home, sparing families from the hardship of long travel. Today, Neve Avraham urgently needs your help to continue staff training, hire expert consultants, and upgrade worn-out equipment. Your gift will help ensure every child receives the best possible care—right in the heart of Judea. Please give to support these extraordinary children and their dedicated caregivers.

Raising $33,840

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Ofra

Raising funds for adult apartments

In Ofra, the Heart of Benjamin Adult Program is helping special-needs adults take their next steps toward independence. With supportive housing, caring counselors, and meaningful jobs in the community—including a beloved local coffee shop—participants gain vital life skills and self-confidence. But the program has reached full capacity, and more young adults are waiting for a chance to grow. Your support will help furnish and equip a new apartment, giving another group of special-needs adults a safe home, purposeful work, and a hopeful future. Please give today to help them thrive.

Raising $32,860

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Ofra

Raising funds for holiday camps for special needs children

Every child deserves to look forward to vacation—and in Ofra, the Heart of Benjamin Camp ensures that special-needs children experience the joy and excitement of Spring break and Summer too. With one-on-one care, fun-filled outings, and meaningful social experiences, these holiday camps are the highlight of the year for children with severe disabilities. But running these camps takes extensive staff, support, and resources. Your gift will help cover the remaining costs so that every child can enjoy a safe, enriching, and joy-filled camp experience. Please help make their vacation unforgettable!

Raising $31,940

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Yakir

Raising funds for an activity center for special needs adults

In Yakir, the Perach Day Activity Center provides special-needs adults from across Samaria a lifeline—offering personalized therapeutic care, communication and occupational therapy, and enriching classes in music, baking, gardening, and more. It’s a place where each individual is seen, supported, and given tools to thrive. But the center is small and can no longer meet the growing need. With your help, they can expand by adding a sunroom to increase activity space and storage, making room for more participants to benefit. Your gift will open the doors to a brighter, more inclusive future.

Raising $69,000

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