Initiative for Independent Living: A Commitment to Miami-Dade Foster Kids

Temple Sinai of North Dade supports foster children in the Miami area.
 
Temple Sinai of North Miami Beach, Florida commitment to children in foster care encourages self esteem and successful independent living. The "Mitzvah Shoes" project allows foster care children to select new sneakers rather than hand-me-downs. "Bicycles Mitzvah Project" presents a new bicycle, helmet and lock for those who have "aged out" of the system and cannot afford a car. Finally, "The Initiative for Independent Living" supplies household items for former foster children who are living in their first apartment and do not have a family support system to help them get started.