named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Clinical Services
Offers case assessments, professional referrals, case management, crisis intervention, parenting support groups, and a community support line available six days a week.
Educational Services
Includes mental health awareness programs, educator trainings, and project-based learning through the Steps for Success curriculum focused on emotional health and relationship management.
MAP for Educators
Mental Health Awareness Program customized for schools to help staff recognize early signs of mental health challenges and implement preventative strategies.
Parenting Matters Educational Workshops
Hosts lectures and confidential Q&A sessions with Rabbanim and clinicians to guide parents on contemporary challenges in raising children.
Social Work Intern Program
Partners with universities to provide fieldwork opportunities for MSW students, who support youth through group discussions and mentoring under clinical supervision.
Youth Programs
Includes Ignight Girls/Ignight Camp, The Guys Lounge, holiday retreats, and the Carry On Music Project, providing social-emotional support and creative expression for teens.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- After-school enrichment and recreation programsEstablishes and maintains after-school programs for teenagers and young adults, including supportive activities, group discussions, and recreational events such as music kumzitsim and Open Mic Nights. These programs provide safe, judgment-free environments for social-emotional development and peer connection.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- Clinical mental health services and case managementProvides comprehensive clinical services including no-fee mental health assessments, crisis intervention, individualized referrals, long-term case management, and ongoing support for individuals and families navigating behavioral or mental health challenges. Services are delivered by licensed clinicians and include a six-day-a-week clinical support line.
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Marriage and Couples Counseling Services 1 activity
- Marriage and family relationship programmingProvides multi-week programs designed to improve communication and strengthen relationships in marriages through structured, interactive sessions focused on emotional peace and family harmony.
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Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
- Parent and educator support initiativesOffers free workshops, lectures, and confidential Q&A sessions for parents on contemporary challenges, along with practical guides and tools for responding to children's emotional and psychological needs. Provides nationwide consultation to educational teams developing student support plans.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- School-based mental health and prevention programsDelivers evidence-informed, school-based programming including mental health awareness trainings for educators, student workshops on bullying, substance abuse, and body image, and project-based learning focused on emotional regulation and relationship skills. Social workers lead interactive, customizable prevention curricula in schools.
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Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
- Social work training and capacity buildingOperates an MSW intern program in partnership with universities, placing graduate social work students in schools under clinical supervision to lead youth groups and mentorship activities. Also provides free clinical consultation to therapists nationwide on complex cases and treatment planning.
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
- Support programs for families affected by youth disability or mental health crisesOperates the Girls Ignite Program and Ignight Camp to support middle and high school girls affected by a sibling’s disability, behavioral challenges, or mental health crisis. Offers academic assistance, creative outlets, mentoring, and resilience-building activities to empower participants and strengthen family dynamics.
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
- Youth spiritual and ethical development programsProvides faith-based mentoring, spiritual enrichment, and character-building programs for teens and young adults, including study of Meseches Avos, holiday retreats with prayer and discussion, and values-based leadership training. Programs integrate religious teachings with personal responsibility and emotional growth.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.99M
Contributions & grants$1.94M98%
Program service revenue$48K2%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$167
expenses
Total expenses$2.15M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$914K
Grants paid out$260K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.08M
Cash$224K
Investments$0
Liabilities$340K
Net assets$741K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOV SILVER | EXEC. VP | 60 | $300K |
board members · 6
- DAVID KLEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- JAY SPINNER — BOARD MEMBER
- NAFTALI SOLOMON — BOARD MEMBER
- NATHAN GINSBURG — BOARD MEMBER
- SIMCHA GOLDBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- USHI SHAFRAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Child Trends Partner — Cites and implements prevention strategies from research conducted by Child Trends to inform adolescent programming.
- Dr. Stanley Turecki Partner — Referenced as a respected child psychiatrist whose advice on planned discussions informs Madraigos' parenting guidance approach.
- Mindi Werblowsky Saketkhou Partner — Clinical Director at Madraigos, contributing professional expertise and authoring content on youth mental health and seasonal emotional challenges.
- Rabbi Dov Silver Partner — Founder and Executive Vice President of Madraigos, providing leadership and public messaging for the organization.
- Rebbeim and mentors Partner — Collaborates with religious teachers and mentors to guide parents and support youth development.
- school counselors Partner — Collaborates with school counselors to provide consistent emotional support for students.
- various universities Partner — Collaborates with universities to provide fieldwork opportunities for MSW students through the Social Work Intern Program.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Emotional Safety Firstmethodology: emotional_safety_firstBy establishing emotional safety in classrooms through clear expectations, kindness modeling, and inclusive culture, the organization enables students to thrive because it believes safety is foundational for addressing diverse emotional needs and further emotional development.
- Faith-Based Resilience and Moral Developmentmethodology: faith-based_resilience_buildingBy integrating Jewish ethical texts and faith-based resilience into youth programming, the organization fosters personal growth, moral courage, and perseverance because it believes spiritual grounding and parental modeling of values create durable character development.
- Individualized Support Modelmethodology: individualized-supportBy tailoring support to each child’s unique emotional, developmental, and spiritual needs—within both educational and family contexts—the organization fosters growth and fairness because it believes equal treatment does not produce equitable outcomes.
- Prevention Through Relationship and Connectednessmethodology: prevention-through-safe-disclosureBy creating safe disclosure spaces and fostering sustained relationships with caring adults, the organization prevents risky adolescent behaviors because it believes school connectedness and relational trust interrupt escalation pathways.
- Upstander Model for Bullying Preventionmethodology: upstander_modelBy cultivating a school culture that empowers students to actively intervene as 'Upstanders', the organization prevents bullying because it believes proactive peer engagement transforms bystander passivity into moral leadership.