Aaron* was born in Ethiopia. He is the middle child of four brothers. Upon arrival his family resided in an absorption centre for two years, and shortly after that his parents divorced. 

Aaron's family had a very difficult absorption to Israel. They never learned Hebrew, and although they were employed, they never caught onto the Israeli mentality or culture. As a result of his family's inability to connect to Israeli society, other social challenges, and total lack of adequate parenting, Aaron began to demonstrate delinquent behaviour at age nine. He broke into the school building, he was a loner, he had uncontrolled bouts of anger, drank alcohol, smoked and demonstrated inappropriate sexual behaviour. 

Aron's mother, is described by Ahuzat's staff as a good natured person, but emotionally weak.  She is unable to set boundaries with her children or provide them with appropriate role modelling. Subsequently, several of Aaron's siblings also demonstrated social/behavioural problems such as alcohol abuse and violence. This poor home environment and Aron's delinquent behaviour at such a young age, led to Aaron's removal from his home and initial placement which did not work out due to his poor behaviour. 

Two years ago at age fifteen, Aaron came to live in Ahuzat Yeladim. He presented as a very quiet and introverted youth with poor self-esteem, and a strong desire for orderliness.

Aaron had a successful absorption at Ahuzat Yeladim, he settled in and adapted well to the environment. He took his treatment seriously, put his efforts into his studies, and made friends quickly. Last year he was a counsellor to younger children during school outings to nature sites and general trips. He assisted the teacher, participated in school assemblies and worked in the therapeutic garden.

Despite all of the personal gains he has made, Aaron still has difficulties when he goes home for weekends and holidays, due to his family's poor adjustment to Israeli society. His parents don't come to visit him at Ahuzat. They have no insight into his needs, nor are they able to support him with his studies or emotionally.

This year, Aaron will complete his stay at Ahuzat, and will enlist into the IDF. He has already been given the highest profile which a new recruit can receive.

The staff at Ahuzat believes that Aaron will still require emotional and social support during his IDF enlistment, but know that he will succeed due to his strong will and the new skills that he has acquired.