The Yachdav Association was set up in 1999 to expand and advance the social services that exist in southern Israel. The Association runs, initiates and develops social services projects, serving a large and diverse group of people in the south, and operates dozens of community programs including programs for children and youth at risk, programs for people with special needs, programs dealing with addiction and domestic violence, occupational programs, etc. EAPC helps promote the activities of the Maor Center, a treatment center for children and youth victims of sexual assault, and operates under the auspices of the Yachdav Association.