The educational programs of the Unitaf project operate daily in Tel Aviv, Rehovot, and Eilat, supported by the Ministry of Welfare and the Economy, generous donors, and local municipalities.
In line with our model, each program is owned by a businesswoman from the community and supported by a pedagogical instructor and a coordinator from our organization. This collaboration allows us to provide high-quality, supervised education to all children, train the educational teams working with them, and promote equal opportunities for education in Israel.
– Hands-On Support: Direct involvement and modeling in the classroom.
– Hands-Off Observation: Classroom observations and analysis.
– Hands-Out Coaching: Supporting and reinforcing desirable behaviors while acting as a scaffold for the educator.
Guidance is relationship-based, aligned with Unitaf’s overall model. Pedagogical instructors build close relationships with educators and assist in fostering relationships between educators, children, parents, and other staff members. Cultural differences are approached with sensitivity, fostering trust, cooperation, and mutual learning.
Our guidance also incorporates a trauma-informed approach, recognizing that many children face complex challenges reflected in their behaviors. Professional support aims to help each child return to a healthy developmental trajectory based on secure attachment relationships.
To provide the best possible environment for the development and future of Unitaf children, we also offer extensive therapeutic and social support. Individualized care plans are created for each child and their family in full collaboration with the parents, who are seen as essential partners in the process.
Our social work is carried out primarily by coordinators in Unitaf’s educational programs, alongside external professionals. Collaborations include:
– Ministry of Health Programs: Including “Tal Taf” and “Meuhedet Ad Elayich.”
– Academic Institutions: Practical training programs for social work students from Tel Aviv University and the Hebrew University.
– Volunteer Projects: Psychology undergraduates from Tel Aviv-Yaffo Academic College.
Additionally, we founded the Sidra Center, specializing in therapeutic and social services for marginalized populations. Located in Tel Aviv’s Tikva neighborhood, the center strengthens families through parental guidance, therapeutic playgroups, dyadic therapy, and social support for families in need.
We believe in the power of community to foster personal development and future success for children, especially within marginalized populations facing numerous challenges. To strengthen community ties and encourage parental and community initiatives, we established Unitaf’s Community Support Network.
With the help of 25 volunteers, including BINA pre-army program participants and medical students from Tel Aviv University, the network provides long-term support to children and their families. Volunteers undergo extensive training, cultural enrichment, and continuous professional supervision.
initiatives include:
– Social Gatherings: Collaborative activities for parents and children.
– Summer Programs: Special activities during school breaks.
– Oral Health Pilot: Conducted in collaboration with a Tel Aviv University medical student, this project raised awareness about dental health through educational workshops and interactive activities. Following its success, the initiative will expand to all Unitaf after-school programs, incorporating dental care kits and regular health activities.
We strive to expand our efforts and support more marginalized children across the country
