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Children’s Innocence

Shalom, a 2nd grader in Monsey, NY lost his mother to cancer just last week. After the emotional roller coaster of their mother's long and debilitating illness, Shalom and his brother were orphaned. Chai4ever's Director of Crisis Intervention, Moshe Borowski, was asked to speak to Shalom's classmates and friends to address their concerns before he came back to school. Moshe began with a discussion of how they could treat their friend with sensitivity and respect. He was blown away by the compassion of the 8 year more info

Children and Parental Illness

By Samuel Zaks When a parent is diagnosed with a serious illness, spouses, siblings, and grandparents are all impacted, but children are particularly vulnerable. A variety of factors, including dependency on parents for safety and security combined with fertile imaginations make this experience uniquely challenging. With the population increasing and the incidence of cancer and genetic diseases rising, the number of affected children continues to grow. Concerned adults (including parents, family, friends and educators) need to acquaint themselves with the impact of parental illness as such situations unfortunately become more prevalent. While there is no exact recipe or timetable for more info

What to look out for in your Children’s reaction to the Flatbush Fire:

Chai4ver’s Crisis Intervention Department shares specific insights on what to look out for in your children’s reaction to the Flatbush Fire. Common Reactions of Children to Traumatic Incidents By Moshe Borowski, LMSW, ACSW Director of Crisis Intervention, Chai4ever When a traumatic incident unfortunately occurs, children often find themselves suddenly thrust into a world that can be scary and uncertain. The impact of trauma is so powerful and pervasive that it can affect children in many ways, including the physical, emotional, cognitive and behavioral aspects of their daily lives. As children are the most vulnerable members of our community, more info

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