Arts Therapies for Children

Arts Therapies for Children supports the mental health of Jewish vulnerable children (aged 5-11) using the positive power of creativity. Without our intervention, such vital therapies would be beyond reach for many we help due to financial constraints, social stigmas, or limits on what statutory services offer. In line with our ethos to make our therapies accessible for those in need, our services are heavily subsidised.

Some of the children we help are victims of sexual and emotional abuse. Others are dealing with bereavement, medical conditions, learning disabilities and anxiety. Consequently, many retreat into themselves or exhibit challenging behaviours as they lack the language to express themselves. Our creative outlets and professional, trusted therapists enable children to find their voices and be heard so that they can start to heal and ultimately thrive. Our support is, as one parent stated, 'simply transformational'.

To maximise our impact and meet a child's needs, we work closely with schools, SENCOs and family or caregivers. We provide therapies in school before the end of a long day and where children feel safe. Currently we help around 220 children across 37 schools in London, Manchester, and Hertfordshire.