Ohel[a] Children's Home and Family Services (Hebrew: [ˈohel]; lit. "tent") is a large not-for-profit Jewish social service agency, primarily located in New York City, that provides counseling, crisis intervention, and other services to children and families who are going through or suffering from abuse, domestic violence, marital problems, mental health issues, or neglect.[1] NYC's Child Welfare Administration works with Ohel when serious situations arise.[b][2]
As of 2008[update], Ohel has over 1200 employees,[3] including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, case managers, and mental health workers. The agency consists of divisions used to support individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, and other psychiatric and psychological difficulties. Trained and certified Ohel foster parents provide safe, loving homes to Jewish children.
The organization is larger than others with similar missions in the NYC area, such as Mekimi[4] and Harmony Services.[5]
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