Supporting Vulnerable Children
Every child deserves safety, stability, and a family who chooses them.
YATOM supports vulnerable children wherever we find them, whether that’s a foster child in Israel, a family rebuilding after a crisis in the U.S., or a child in Rwanda trying to stay in school.
ooted in Jewish values that call us to protect and uplift the vulnerable, we offer small, meaningful grants that make an immediate difference. It’s never just about the money. It’s about telling a child and their caregiver: you are seen, you matter, and you’re surrounded by a community that cares.
Our Programs
Each program below meets a different community where they are. Explore each one to read the stories behind the work and see how your support helps.
Israeli Kids Initiative
Every child deserves a place to feel safe again. In Israel, we walk beside foster and adoptive families as they help children heal from loss and find a home where they truly belong.
Rwanda Educational Initiative
A single grant can change the course of a child’s life. In Rwanda, we help vulnerable children stay in school and hold on to their dignity, even in the face of real hardship.
Native Kids Community Outreach
In some of the most remote and overlooked communities, a small act of generosity can mean everything. We bring joy, dignity, and hope to Native American children and families who need to know they haven’t been forgotten.
Immigrant Support
No family should have to face a crisis alone. When sudden hardship threatens a family’s stability, we step in so that children can continue to feel safe, secure, and cared for.
Adoption/Fostering Family Continuity Program
Building a family takes love, and sometimes it takes a little help too. We stand beside adoptive and foster families across the U.S. as they open their homes and hearts to children in need.
Help a Child Thrive
Small grants can make an immediate difference for a child and the family caring for them, wherever they are.
Apply for a YATOM Microgrant
Are you a foster or adoptive family navigating unexpected expenses? YATOM microgrants provide timely assistance so families can focus on creating safe, loving homes.
