Social Centres for Special Needs
Nativ After School Center for Special Needs Children
Description of the Project :
A warm and caring afternoon program for children with severe emotional and behavioural problems.
How the Project Works :
Nativ center is open from 1 - 5pm , 5 days a week. There are 18 participants from the 1st to the 7th grade. A hot lunch is provided.
The center is run with a strict routine and a point system for good behavior and attitude to peers and staff, with rewards at the end of the week. The first hour is devoted to homework assisted by ESRA volunteers. Then there are varying activities including computers, sport, story telling, games, football and yoga, films and of course special activities for Hagim etc.
The centre is run by a fully qualified special education teacher. Small groups of no more than 6 are recommended for these children, plus an extra member on patrol to deal with unruly behaviour. Thus we employ 8 madrichim, plus a part time yoga teacher and football instructor.
The center is run with a strict routine and a point system for good behavior and attitude to peers and staff, with rewards at the end of the week. The first hour is devoted to homework assisted by ESRA volunteers. Then there are varying activities including computers, sport, story telling, games, football and yoga, films and of course special activities for Hagim etc.
The centre is run by a fully qualified special education teacher. Small groups of no more than 6 are recommended for these children, plus an extra member on patrol to deal with unruly behaviour. Thus we employ 8 madrichim, plus a part time yoga teacher and football instructor.
About the Participants :
There are 18 children from Herzliya in the centre this year.
If it weren't for the existence of this Center most would probably be on the streets until their parents come home and be candidates for violence, theft, drugs and abuse. Most of the pupils come from low socio-economic backgrounds, but many are very intelligent, unlike other special needs children.
If it weren't for the existence of this Center most would probably be on the streets until their parents come home and be candidates for violence, theft, drugs and abuse. Most of the pupils come from low socio-economic backgrounds, but many are very intelligent, unlike other special needs children.
The Partners :
Herzlia MunicipalityLocal Welfare Authorities
ESRA
Additional Information :
Nativ school is a special school run by the Ministry of Education for children with severe emotional and behavioural problems. These children have not been accepted into the regular school system.
Its success has been proved by the demand it has created. It clearly fills a need in the community.
The Costs :
Transport, teachers, group leaders for activities, hot lunches, coordinator. 
Tags: Social Club for Handicapped Youth
Description of the Project :
Offering handicapped youth a social framework, reducing their isolation and increasing their social skills.
How the Project Works :
Handicapped youth need social activities with their peers as much as all youth do. ESRA pays for the salary of the group leader, who organizes the programs. ESRA volunteers help with the organisation and provide support. They meet together weekly to participate in joint social activities: parties; trips; meetings with interesting people; cultural performances and photographic courses.
Lat year, a photographic exhibition of their works was opened at the Weil Center,
in conjunction with volunteer students from the world of media. The photographs and catalogues were be exhibited at 3 more venues.
This year the dynamic group leader is hoping to organize a theatrical workshop and a communications workshop.
Lat year, a photographic exhibition of their works was opened at the Weil Center,
in conjunction with volunteer students from the world of media. The photographs and catalogues were be exhibited at 3 more venues.This year the dynamic group leader is hoping to organize a theatrical workshop and a communications workshop.
About the Participants :
Currently, 17 handicapped teenagers from the Sharon area, together with volunteers from Seminar ha Kibbutzim, ESRA and others.
The Partners :
Beit WeilKfar Shmaryahu Welfare Department
ESRA
Additional Information :
The meetings are held in Beit Weil, Kfar Shmaryahu
The Costs :
Transport, Professional Staff, Equipment and Administration. 
Tlamim Riding Therapy Center
Description of the Project :
This project offers an enriching, warm, supportive, therapeutic and caring environment, after school hours, for physically handicapped children.
How the Project Works :
The Center provides a nurturing, enriching and therapeutic club twice a week for 4 hours. The children receive horse riding therapy, animal therapy; help with homework, art therapy, music and an afternoon meal. Each child is assisted by a volunteer.
About the Participants :
28 physically handicapped children from Jewish and Arab towns and settlements in the Hadera, Givat Olga, Pardess Hanna and Kfar Kara areas
The Partners :
ILANTlamim Riding Center, Kibbutz Maggal
Meshualam Foundation
Regional & Town councils
Department of Welfare
ESRA
Additional Information :
Currently twenty eight children, aged 8 - 17, are transported twice a week to the Center, which was opened in 2010.The reports from the Physiotherapists after one year of operation are phenominal. The children are stronger, walk better, have avoided having extra operations and are emotionally empowered by the experience. They have formed friendships and are more socially equipped.
The Costs :
Transport, Administration, Professional Staff, Equipment
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