Who will hold him,
when I am no longer here?
This is the question every parent of a child with special needs falls asleep with. We cannot promise parents they will always be here — but we can give the child tools that stay with him afterwards. That is all we do.
We are Yad Melatefet — "A Caressing Hand"
We believe every child — even one who is different — deserves an equal chance. So we built a safe, supportive, love-filled space for children with special needs and their families.
To embrace the child — with all their complexity.
To embrace the parent — with all their fears.
And to embrace the journey — even when it is hard.
We are here to say: you are not alone. With us, families find community, warmth and an open heart — support groups, enriching activities, and emotional guidance that turn difference into strength.
This is what the answer looks like.
Twenty seconds, without a single spoken word. This is exactly what your donation does: not just hug a child — teach him to tie the lace himself, until he walks through the gate on his own.
Our programs, all year round
Comprehensive support, tailored to each child's unique journey.
Emotional workshops & support groups
A safe space where children learn to recognize feelings, self-regulate and believe in themselves.
Social-skills activities
Play, creativity and movement that teach friendship, sharing and succeeding together.
Parent groups & emotional guidance
Because those who hold others need holding too. Guidance, knowledge and community for parents.
Educational innovation
A unique Hebrew educational platform for children on the autism spectrum — life tools at eye level.
Equipment & material support
Equipment, games and practical help for families who need a shoulder.
Our educational platform
Three Hebrew-language apps, built with love for children on the autism spectrum — delivering the life tools our film speaks about, every single day.
Friends Together
Practicing social interactions, recognizing emotions and understanding social situations — through stories and games.
Reading & Writing
Learning Hebrew literacy at the child's own pace: letters, syllables, words and small victories.
Everyday Life
Step-by-step routines — brushing teeth, getting dressed, calming tools — toward real independence.
By donating, volunteering or simply spreading the word — anyone can caress the world.Let's create a better future
Your money — fully accounted for
Registered Israeli NGO
Registered nonprofit (Amuta) 580812717, reporting to the Israeli Registrar of Nonprofits as required.
Public GuideStar profile
All official records are public on GuideStar Israel.
Official receipt for every donation
Every donor receives an official receipt from the organization, for any amount.
Open reports for donors
Protocols, budget and activity reports — available to any donor upon request.
Something we say out loud rather than bury in a footnote: we are a young organization and we do not yet hold Section 46 tax-credit recognition (we are in the process). That means your donation is not yet tax-deductible in Israel. Everyone who gives to us today does it without getting a single shekel back from the state — only because they believe in these children. Those are the donors who build an organization. An official receipt is issued for every donation, and we will update this page the moment recognition is received.
One child. One hug a month.
A child is not strengthened by a single donation — a child is strengthened by support that keeps coming. Members of The Caressing Hand Circle give a small amount every month, and that is what lets us promise a child we will still be there next month.
Foundations & major donors
We welcome partnerships with foundations, corporations and significant donors — with a clear plan, open books and answers to every question. One conversation can change hundreds of lives.
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