THE HOME ON ISACOV STREET – AMIT BOARDING HOUSE
THE BEGINNING
THE BEGINNING
SPECIALIZING IN CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR
SPECIALIZING IN CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR
THE RECEPTION PROCESS
THE RECEPTION PROCESS
LIFE’S ROUTINE
THE BOARDING HOUSE STAFF
THE BOARDING HOUSE’S RECEPTION PROCESS
Today, Amit boarding house houses 59 residents, and its extension houses 15 more.
It receives residents aged 18-25 (men and women) with light to medium developmental disability with challenging behavior.
New residents are addressed to us by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services via district placement committees, after the applicant went through the process of diagnosis.
“Amit Boarding House” serves as a home for its residents and accompanies them all through the day. We are at their and your disposal at any time. Once the new resident is acclimated, their family may visit whenever they wish.
Come and visit as you please, we love hosting!
ARRIVING AT AMIT BOARDING HOUSE
Day one in Amit is a day of mixed feelings, between the joy of a fresh start, the sorrow of separation, and the fear of the unknown. We are here for you, standing by the new resident. Every day, all day, always with joy!
THE ACCLIMATION PERIOD
Some adapt quickly to their new home and lifestyle, while others take longer. We prepare accordingly and construct the reception program according to the resident’s need, personality and will.
“FIRST NIGHT AWAY FROM MOTHER”
Some experience it on the first night, some after several days, and some never experience it at all; usually the reception crisis stems from the resident’s difficulty to perceive the connection between their new home and their family home. The deeper the connection and cooperation between the family and the boarding house staff, the shorter the crisis.
SETTLING IN
“I’m going to visit my parents; I’ll be back tomorrow.” “When will I be back at the hostel?” such phrases signify the resident is settling into their new home in Amit and is beginning to identify with its life routine.