Children who are placed include those who are hyperactive, learning disabled, or developmentally delayed. OHEL screens homes for proper physical and emotional surroundings and Jewish environment. After placement, case workers help the child and family. Independent living training is provide when appropriate. Ohel regularly services approximately 70 cases under the foster care and adoption program.
Group residences for children .
OHEL operates homes to care for boys with developmental and emotional disabilities. Homes are located in Jewish communities. Boys attend regular school programs during the day and participate in clinical and recreational programs in the evening. Some boys attend services and activities at local synagogues. The program includes live-in house parents, a staff nurse, a staff psychologist, and independent living training.