Read the findings of the first independent Needs Analysis Study into Jewish youth homelessness and mental health in Victoria.  Report summary HERE

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Homelessness affects people from all parts of the Jewish community, not just religious families.

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​Now is the time to take action as a community to end Jewish youth homelessness!

 

Pathways Melbourne, in partnership with the Lighthouse Foundation, is developing new crisis support initiatives and holistic programs to support vulnerable Jewish youth and their families, in a culturally sensitive manner:

Family & Youth Support Programs (ages 14+)

Mitigating the risk of Jewish youth homelessness through tailored peer-support group work, referrals to professionals, education and advocacy. Including MISPACHAH, our pilot program supporting religious Jewish mothers who are navigating the unique challenges of raising children with different religious perspectives and values (run by experienced family therapists).
 

Jewish Foster & Kinship Care

Jewish carers trained by Lighthouse to house Jewish youth in Jewish homes, with religious and cultural oversight via a carefully selected Jewish Advisory Committee.

A dedicated Jewish Safe House (Orly House)

Lighthouse's Therapeutic program provides highly vulnerable young Jewish people with a warm, safe, Jewish Lighthouse home, 24/7 live-in care, and a dedicated Jewish Therapeutic Case Manager to help them to heal from trauma and develop living skills

 

​How you can be a part of the solution:

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To find out more contact our Youth & Family Programs Manager, Dassi Erlich HERE