About Our Chairman

Richard D. Weisskopf:  The State of Illinois removed me from home at a young age due to child abuse.  Within the first three years, they placed me in 20 shelters, group homes, and orphanages before finding a foster home for me.  As an adult, I vowed to help the next generation of at-risk youth.  After university, I worked in several capacities within the child welfare system.  While serving as a licensed foster parent, I helped the director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to restructure the child welfare system to be less restrictive and more natural.  The result - over 50% of the children kept in Illinois institutions could either live in safe foster homes or return to stable relatives.  August 17, 2005 I moved with my family from Chicago to Jerusalem. I am most proud of the work I do now in my homeland among my people. I welcome you to join us in this holy work!