Every child deserves to be seen.
Truly seen.
Their physical health, mental health, and development, the environment they grow up in — the whole child.
At the Goshen Center, we work to advance the health and well-being of children in Israel. Our goal is to support their physical and emotional development by developing and implementing innovative programs and conducting research. We build meaningful partnerships among community pediatrics, the healthcare system, and partners across government, local authorities, civil society, and academia.
What we do
Training for Community Care Practitioners
At Goshen, we equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical tools to identify and address challenges in community pediatrics. Our training focuses on child development, mental health, and the psychosocial and behavioral factors that impact children’s well-being.
This enables professionals to deliver holistic, informed, and tailored care to every child.
Research
To drive systemic change in pediatric healthcare, we conduct a wide range of studies focused on the structure and quality of health services, the social determinants of health, and health inequities.
Our research also explores the needs of children and parents, as well as new models of community-based pediatric care.
Making Knowledge Accessible to Parents
Our knowledge portal – Eich Gadalta! (Look How You’ve Grown!) – is a unique platform that offers medical, developmental, and emotional information for parents of children of all ages. On the portal, you can find short articles, videos, and practical tools, all tailored to Israeli culture and law and available in both Hebrew and Arabic.
Partnerships & Policy Advocacy
We work to advance systemic change in public policy to promote community-based pediatric care by fostering strategic collaborations with the Ministry of Health, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), academic institutions, and civil society organizations; developing position papers and policy recommendations; and publishing reports and articles while participating in professional conferences.
Our Story in 3 Minutes
Goshen’s Reach
Programs
and Training Initiatives
for healthcare professionals across diverse areas of pediatric health.
Community Physicians
and Nurses
in Goshen’s professional network.
Parents Reached
by Goshen Content
through the Eich Gadalta! knowledge portal and Tiponet online lectures.
Flagship Programs
Eyes Wide Open
A system-wide program designed to strengthen pediatric clinics’ ability to identify and respond to suspected cases of child neglect or abuse.
Integrated into clinics’ routine work, the program trains multidisciplinary teams to collaborate and share responsibility, develops structured protocols, and provides internal and external organizational support.
SHALEM
Partnership for Optimal Parenting
A national initiative led by the Ministry of Health and the HMOs that promotes a partnership-based model between healthcare teams and parents at Tipat Halav (well-baby) clinics. The model strengthens parent engagement through a variety of learning and activity channels, grounded in the belief that active listening and personalized guidance create meaningful, long-term impact.
Mental Health
These training and implementation programs are designed to strengthen community healthcare teams’ capacity to identify emotional distress, provide tailored, meaningful initial support, and make appropriate referrals. The programs are delivered in collaboration with all Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), the Ministry of Health, and leading organizations in the field.
Mentoring and Supervision of Instructors, Residents, and Medical Students in Community Pediatrics
The development and implementation of a structured residency program in community-based pediatrics. The program focuses on creating a comprehensive training pathway for residents and on leading a community of mentor physicians — experienced pediatricians who oversee the clinical training of hundreds of residents each year.
Our Partners
