Welcome to the Lakewood Vaad
Finding a school for your child can be one of the most challenging experiences a family faces. The Lakewood Vaad was established to assist Chassidish families in the Lakewood area who have not yet secured a place for their children in school.
While our dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to assist every family to the best of their ability, it’s important to understand that placement cannot be guaranteed. If you have your own connections, we encourage you to use them alongside our efforts, as we carefully navigate each situation to achieve the best possible outcome.
To ensure we can provide the best possible support, we ask every family in need of a school to fill out the form linked below. Only parents may complete this form to prevent errors or duplicates. Once your information is submitted, the Vaad will begin working on your case to the best of our ability.
All communication will be conducted via email, so please provide an accurate email address and check it regularly for updates.
ABOUT THE LAKEWOOD VAAD
The Lakewood Mosdos Vaad is a volunteer initiative by dedicated Askanim and community members committed to addressing the pressing issue of school placements for Chassidish families in Lakewood and the surrounding areas.
Our team of volunteers works tirelessly to gather and manage data, communicate with schools, and advocate on behalf of families in need. While we are not decision-makers for any school, our goal is to assist every child who requires placement to the best of our abilities.
FAQs
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The Vaad is comprised of Askanim who volunteer and work with local schools to help place children who do not currently have a school. By understanding the needs of families and working with schools, we aim to match each child with the best available option.
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Only the parents may complete the form to ensure accurate information.
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The application will ask for details about your child, the schools you’ve applied to, your family’s shul, Rav, and other relevant information.
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Once the form is submitted, we will review your case and begin working with schools to try and find an appropriate placement. If a positive update is received, we will immediately contact you via email with next steps.
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The timeline varies depending on the schools. Please ensure your email address is accurate, as it will be our primary method of communication.
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No. The Vaad works to advocate for families, but final decisions rest with the schools.
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No, this service is provided free of charge and is funded entirely by donations. To support these efforts, please email us at office@lakewoodmosdos.org
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You can email us at office@lakewoodmosdos.org. Please note that we are unable to take phone calls due to the volume of cases and our limited resources.
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We are focused on Heimish/Chassidish schools in the Lakewood area. The schools listed are the ones we have been working with. As that list grows, the application will be updated.
Many talk about the challenges families face in finding schools, but this initiative is taking real action to address the problem.
By supporting us, you strengthen this vital effort and become part of those select few who work to help families.