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THE 5 MAIN VOIDS
LEV L’YELED FILLS

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PATERNAL VOID

Things that fall through the cracks because the father isn’t present.
  • Who will decide which school best suits the child’s needs?
  • Who will take an active role in every chinuch decision?
  • Who will prepare him for his Bar Mitzvah?
  • Who will learn with him at Uvois U’banim?
  • Who will apply to Yeshivas?
  • Who will negotiate and pay tuition?
  • Who will help him choose daled minim?
  • Who will ask him questions at the seder?
  • Who will buy him a seat in shul?
  • Who will apply and pay for summer camp?

2

MATERNAL VOID

Things that fall through the cracks because the mother is alone.
  • Who will cook supper every night?
  • Who will do homework with her?
  • Who will give her haircuts or make sure she gets them?
  • Who will shop for clothing?
  • Who will schedule and take her to appointments?
  • Who will make sure she gets her vaccines?
  • Who will arrange playdates?
  • Who will call the teacher?
  • Who will bake for her siyum?
  • Who willtake her to art lessons?

3

MARITAL VOID

Things that fall through the cracks because the parents don’t exist as a unit.
  • Who will make a decision if a child needs therapy?
  • Who will make a decision if a child needs tutoring?
  • Who will make a decision if a child needs medication?
  • Who will speak with the teachers at PTA?
  • Who will step in and consult with the principal?
  • Who will advocate for the child in general?
  • Who will serve as the go between with a child and the teacher/rebbe?
  • Who will plan and execute family simchas like Upsherins, Bar Mitzvahs and Weddings?
  • Who will make a budget?
  • Who will control spending?
  • Who will decide on every child’s allowance?
  • Who will make spiritual decisions for the children?

4

FAMILIAL VOID

Things that fall through the cracks because the home is broken.
  • Who will be there to listen to the child’s endless stories?
  • Who will play with and entertain the child after school?
  • Who will provide constant family time?
  • Who will plan family Chol Hamoed trips?
  • Who will plan the Chanuka party?
  • Who will plan the Purim schedule?
  • Who will plan Melava Malka every week?
  • Who will coordinate visits to grandparents?
  • Who will plan birthday parties and birthday gifts?
  • Who will make sure they attend family get togethers?

5

STABILITY VOID

Things that come up because of the specific divorce circumstances.
  • Who will coordinate custody technicalities?
  • Who will advise the family on difficult decisions?
  • Who will do research on solutions to challenges?
  • Who will take care of the children on Sundays and after school?
  • Who will volunteer to listen to and mentor the children?
  • Who will take care of placing a child for weekends and Yom Tov?
  • Who will initiate adoption proceedings if needed?
  • Who will support the teenagers in this trying situation?
  • Who will coordinate placement transportation?

SITUATIONAL EVALUATION

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We Asses:

Our professional staff will assess how each child is doing physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and academically

We Plan:

Once we have a clear understanding of each child’s needs we draft a plan of action.

We Meet:

We establish communication with the members of the family that serve as the support system to ensure that the details, technicalities and decisions are communicated with the right parties.

CASE MANAGEMENT

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Once we know, understand and plan out what every child needs, the details of implementation need to be executed. Our professional staff will call, coordinate, hire and implement the exact plan of action proposed by the evaluation team.

LIAISONSHIP

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We act as the communication switchboard for all parties involved in the child’s wellbeing. Because when parents are divorced there is no one person that will take complete responsibility for the child. We become that person that the school calls, the mother calls, the father calls, the grandparents call and the providers call. This ensures that all parties are on the same page, coming together as a unit.

ADVOCACY

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Children need to be advocated for. And when there is no united front for the child, this can fall through the cracks. We become the child’s advocate, fighting, urging and cajoling when we feel the child is being overlooked or unfairly treated.

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

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We have a dedicated team of trained volunteers that work closely with the children, serving as listening ears to whom they can openly express their thoughts and feelings. Through meaningful conversations and learning sessions, our volunteers serve as mentors, offering guidance, empathy, and emotional support to help these children navigate the challenges they may face. With their expertise and compassionate approach, our team is committed to empowering each child and fostering their emotional well-being.

LEV CENTERS

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What children need most is the stability and security of a home. That’s what the Lev Centers provide. Located in every city the Lev Centers are where the children come after school to eat supper, to do their homework, to find a listening ear, to play and most of all, to feel secure that they have a place that will be there for them no matter what is happening on the home front.

FINANCIAL AID

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Children need new things at the start of every season. Which is why every child gets a prefilled gift card before every Yom Tov so they can purchase whatever they need at that given time. In addition to this we sponsor school supplies and new clothing at the start of the school year and provide pocket money at times when children expect to receive it such as on Chanukah, on Purim and before camp.

Although Lev L’Yeled won’t take on the astronomical cost of supporting every family financially, in the event of a financial emergency, they will step in and fund what is needed. Like the time when a Bar Mitzva boy had no tefillin or the school refused to pick up the child without tuition. The fund is there for when there is no other option.

ON A
FINANCIAL
LEVEL

  • Evaluators
  • Rabbanim
  • Case Managers
  • Therapists
  • Mentors
  • Legal advisors
  • Program Directors
  • Yom Tov Programs
  • Volunteers
  • Chol Hamoed
  • After School
    Programs
  • Motivational Events
  • Sunday Programs
  • Shabbatons
  • Getaways
  • Uvois U’banim
  • Administration
    Offices
  • Williamsburg
    Lev Center
  • Monsey Lev Center
  • Boro Park
    Lev Center
  • Monroe Lev Center

Financial Assistance

  • Yom Tov Gift Cards
  • School Supplies
  • Wardrobes
  • Tips for Educators
  • Occasional Gifts
  • Camp Nosh Boxes
  • Children’s Allowance


Emergency Fund

  • Tuition
  • Tefillin
  • Therapy
  • Medical
  • Any Financial Emergency
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