The Rimonim Emergency Center is a protected and unique setting within the children’s village, providing an immediate response for children aged 3–14 who have been urgently removed from their homes by court order due to serious concerns for their safety and well-being. Children arrive at the center directly from their homes, having experienced complex and often traumatic circumstances, including violence, abuse, neglect or the loss of a parent.

Rimonim serves as a safe home and temporary transition framework, where children receive protection, stability and comprehensive emotional, therapeutic and educational support, alongside professional assessment and an in-depth understanding of their individual needs. During their stay, which typically lasts 3–6 months, we work closely with professional services to determine what is best for each child and identify the most appropriate setting for the next stage of their journey. The center currently provides care for 17 children.

Recognizing that children in vulnerable situations need, first and foremost, a protected and stable environment, the center includes a dedicated learning and therapeutic space tailored to their needs. It enables children to maintain a learning routine while receiving emotional support and therapy, without having to enter a regular educational setting at this stage. The space includes a kindergarten, classrooms, a computer room, therapy rooms, staff rooms and an outdoor area – all within the protected environment of the center.

Rimonim is part of SOS Children’s Villages Israel’s continuum of care, enabling us to support children and young people throughout different stages of their lives – from age 3 at the emergency center to age 25 in transitional apartments through the Bridge to Independence program. This continuum allows us to provide stability, care and support over time, adapting our response to their changing needs and to the stage of development they are experiencing.