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OUR KIDS FIRST

The Team

Billy Katz

Founding Director - Case Management

OKF is the vision and creation of Billy. With over 5 years of supporting people through divorce, Billy has a wealth of knowledge and experience, making him an invaluable resource to any divorcing parent.

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Ari Shainfeld

Founding Director - Mediation

Ari is a trained FMA family mediator. Ari provides care through divorce helping our service users approach divorce resolution with the forward focused mindset that is key to amicable divorce and the children’s wellbeing.

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Dov Owen

Founding Director - Finance

Dov is a qualified international tax consultant and supports our OKF service users in completing their financial court forms. His expertise has provided valuable assistance to those with more complicated financial affairs.

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Shuli Bak

Founding Director - Pastoral Care

Shuli provides emotional and mental support to our OKF families. His compassionate and empathetic nature has made him a valued asset to OKF and a source of comfort for the families he helps.

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Nechama Katz

Case Worker - Mediator

Nechama is a trained commercial and family mediator with a background in law. Nechama heads our OKF female case worker and mediation department. Nechama goes above and beyond to help guide and care for our OKF service users.

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Naomi Lethbridge

Operations Manager

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Molly Jones

Administrator

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Billy Katz

Founding Director - Case Management

OKF is the vision and creation of Billy. With over 5 years of supporting people through divorce, Billy has a wealth of knowledge and experience, making him an invaluable resource to any divorcing parent.

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Ari Shainfeld

Founding Director - Mediation

Ari is a trained FMA family mediator. Ari provides care through divorce helping our service users approach divorce resolution with the forward focused mindset that is key to amicable divorce and the children’s wellbeing.

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Dov Owen

Founding Director - Finance

Dov is a qualified international tax consultant and supports our OKF service users in completing their financial court forms. His expertise has provided valuable assistance to those with more complicated financial affairs.

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Shuli Bak

Founding Director - Pastoral Care

Shuli provides emotional and mental support to our OKF families. His compassionate and empathetic nature has made him a valued asset to OKF and a source of comfort for the families he helps.

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Nechama Katz

Case Worker - Mediator

Nechama is a trained commercial and family mediator with a background in law. Nechama heads our OKF female case worker and mediation department. Nechama goes above and beyond to help guide and care for our OKF service users.

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Naomi Lethbridge

Operations Manager

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Molly Jones

Administrator

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OUR KIDS FIRST

Letters of Recommendation

OKF has developed a close working relationship with the Dayanim at the Federation who have been extremely helpful in streamlining the Gett process Read more
Federation Beth Din
BBS Law works closely with a broad range of clients to ensure that any agreement is beneficial for our client as a whole. Read more
BBS Law
OKF has built a strong working relationship with Rabbi D Tugendhaft having worked alongside each other on numerous cases. Read more
Rabbi D Tugendhaft
OKF has built a strong working relationship with Rabbi YM Greenberg having worked alongside each other on numerous cases. Read more
Rabbi YM Greenberg
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"Our Kids First doesn't represent the mother or the father. Their sole focus is on the future of the children and their mental stability."
"After years of lonely struggle, this group of understanding and kind individuals has given me some hope and belonging in a world that at times appeared hopeless and dark."
"Our Kids First were solid friends, providing emotional support and validation. Thanks to their support, I was armed with positivity and not bitterness. This was a catalyst for success in my case."
"The organisation helped us immensely by giving us direction and helped to solve many recurring challenges. I feel secure knowing that ‘Our Kids First’ are here and will do everything in their power to create peace and harmony."
"Our Kids First has been a tremendous source of help and support while navigating the emotional and legal challenges presented in the painful separation from my son. After years of lonely struggle, this group of understanding and kind individuals has given me some hope and belonging in a world that at times appeared hopeless and dark."
"The Our Kids First Organisation has provided me with both emotional and financial support. When I was out of work for a whole year during the Covid pandemic period, they were amazing and provided immense support to me. Without it, without a doubt, I would be in a much worse place."
"The organisations caseworkers are so helpful, they go out of their way to advise and support anytime! Thank you!"
"Had Our Kids First been around when I got divorced 7 years ago my mental health would not have deteriorated the way it did. Our Kids First do amazing work, I'm eternally grateful."
"Whenever I feel that I've nowhere to turn, Billy helped me feel I have somewhere to turn."
"Our Kids First are doing amazing work, extremely supportive and helpful in all aspects of situation resolving and well beyond."
"The organisations caseworkers are so helpful, they go out of their way to advise and support anytime! Thank you!"
"They really care, and I know I have someone to speak to when I need. Their help was essential in my case, and I do not know where I would be right now without them."
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