New Project Initiative for Funding: The Waldbaum Family Rehabilitative Daycare Center in Ashkelon CHIMES ISRAEL CEO THE WALDBAUM CENTER WILL SERVE AS A MODEL FOR THE FUTURE
Since 1991, Chimes Israel, an Israeli not-for-profit, has become a For over a decade, Chimes Israel has partnered with the leader in developing and providing innovative, evidence-based Municipality of Ashkelon to provide special needs habilitation services and support for children, adults and seniors developmental services for 40 toddlers in rented facilities that with special needs and other barriers to independent living. In have been modified for the purpose. Despite the less than ideal partnership with the government of Israel, other entities and physical facilities, these two programs have been a huge local municipalities, Chimes Israel has grown to serve over 1,400 success. individuals of all ages. We provide early childhood, education, habilitation, employment and leisure services in 14 regions Based on anticipated population growth in Ashkelon and the throughout Israel. A fundamental tenet of services is the belief expanded need for early intervention services, Chimes Israel has that people with disabilities can grow and develop with again been asked to step up to fill the void by constructing a necessary support. Chimes Israel’s role is to help them achieve center to serve as a model for future services in the region and their greatest level of independence as members of their beyond. communities. The land for the building has been provided by the Municipality Chimes Israel is recognized nationally and internationally for its in a newly developed area. It is anticipated that a portion of the network of high quality, human-centric services. One of its cost of design and construction will be paid by the National hallmarks is the Chimes Rehabilitative Daycare Centers operated Health Insurance (Bituach Leumi), the Municipality, Shalem in cooperation with four different municipalities. The five Fund, Martin J. Waldbaum and Family and other foundations. existing centers currently serve over 180 children from six The remaining funds to support this important initiative must be months to three years of age. Each of these centers combines a raised from committed supporters in Israel and abroad. full range of professional resources under one roof to maximize the potential of children with developmental challenges. This The material included as a part of the proposal provides a more model has demonstrated the success of comprehensive early detailed analysis of the need and the specifics of the project. intervention.
Jorge Zimmermann CEO ASHKELON SOCIAL SERVICES DIRECTOR THE CENTER TO MEET CURRENT & FUTURE NEEDS
Ashkelon is a large coastal city in southern Israel. It is situated some 50 The nurseries are overseen by the Ministry of Social Services and miles south of Tel Aviv and 60 miles west of Jerusalem. It is well known for supervised on a day-to-day basis by the Ashkelon social services its long sprawling coastline. Today, there are some 153,000 people living in department. The social services department provides transport for the the city. The population is primarily composed of Israelis whose families children, and Chimes Israel provide professional travel escorts to and came from North and South Africa and Arab speaking countries with a from the centers. smattering of immigrations from North America and Britain. Following that, there has been immigration from the former Soviet Union and Ethiopia. As there was no existing municipal building to house this program, Most recently, immigrants have arrived from The Ukraine and France. Chimes Israel rented three houses on the private market. The houses were not designed for infants with developmental challenges. Chimes Over the past 12 years, Ashkelon has suffered numerous rocket attacks Israel renovated the buildings to make them more "accessible" for the from Gaza. Despite this, it is a thriving and developing city. The government needs of the children, but they are still inadequate for their needs. allotted land in the northern part of the city for major housing development, with work already underway on new roads and The Project to Build a New Daycare Center infrastructure. During the next ten years, the city’s population will rise to Naturally the dispersion of three buildings increases the operating costs more than 280,000 people. substantially. In 2017, Chimes Israel and the social services department proposed the establishment of a new building for up to 50 children. The Ashkelon Social Services Department Municipality granted Chimes Israel land to build and operate this new The Ashkelon Social Services department provides a continuity of personal nursery in the new “Agamim” neighborhood in the southern part of the and community services for over 11,000 households from serving all ages. city. A contract has been signed between Chimes Israel and the The social services department has a long and successful record working municipality that Chimes Israel will operate the program for 25 years with NGOs in the joint operation of community services for people with a after the completion of the building. wide variety of physical and developmental challenges. The department is already preparing for the requirements of the projected population In addition to the support of the municipality of Ashkelon the project has increase. the support of two government backed organizations: the national social security organization (The fund for the development of services for The Municipality of Ashkelon and Chimes Israel people with special needs) and the “Shalem” foundation. The Ashkelon In 2006, Chimes Israel won a Ministry of Social Services tender to establish municipality and social services department views this project as an and operate a regional Daycare Center in Ashkelon for developmentally essential link in the chain of community social services for people with challenged children from ages six months to three years. special needs.
David Wolfson, Deputy Director Ashkelon Social Services Department ABOUT CHIMES ISRAEL
A Tireless Champion for the Rights of People with Disabilities
Fundamental Vision Goal Mission Tenet To help people To improve the To provide To be an with disabilities quality of life of services for all acknowledged realize their full people with sectors of the force in potential by special needs population, supporting the learning skills to from every irrespective of challenges and lead a life of sector of society, ethnicity, integration of dignity and every day, religion, politics, people with independence through nationality, age special needs. with their specialized or gender. community. professional services To be leader in delivered by a developing well-trained and innovative and supervised, effective caring staff. programs for people with special needs. CHIMES ISRAEL REHABILITATIVE DAYCARE CENTERS
The continuous success of Chimes Israel daycare centers has improved the quality of life for hundreds of toddlers and family members over the years.
About Special Needs in Israel Chimes Daycare Centers Daycare Center Services
• Israeli Ministry of Health: 10 percent • Operates five Rehabilitative Daycare • Developmental rehabilitation, of children are diagnosed with significant developmental delays Centers containing 3-4 classrooms paramedical and educational services • Over 200,000 children with special • Centers located in Modi’in, needs in Israel Ashkelon, Tel Aviv-Jaffa and Holon • Guidance, emotional support and • In low socio-economic • For babies and preschool children training from paramedical staff to municipalities, the proportion of with developmental delays, physical allow continuity of treatment at children with disabilities is 11% home versus 7.7% of the total population disabilities and complex medical of children issues • Individualized habilitation plans determined in collaboration with • The proportion of children with • Serve over 170 infants and toddlers disabilities is higher in Arab ages six months to three years parents, professional, medical and municipalities vs. Jewish ones: 8.3% paramedical staff vs. 7.6% • Playgrounds are adapted to the • Assistance for the move to either • This is an underestimate due to the children’s developmental, gross mainstream or special education lack of an appropriate system for ID motor, fine motor, social, kindergarten and diagnosis of certain disabilities communication, sensory and in the Arab sector cognition needs • Host support groups and workshops • The number of children who need • The daily routine includes playtime, for children’s parents, siblings and services is two to three times grandparents greater than those who receive outdoor activities, birthday and services holiday celebrations, music classes, and more. For 50 children with THE WALDBAUM disabilities FAMILY REHABILITATIVE • Developmental delays DAYCARE CENTER IN • Autism ASHKELON • Medical & physical conditions
Reinforced building Delivering • Latest safety features rehabilitation, • Protects against attacks • Provides peace of mind paramedical & educational services
Safe, accessible Daycare rooms playground • Two for autism • Shared with a neighboring • Two for developmental normative preschool delays and complex medical issues • Nurturing truly inclusive communities Therapy rooms • Individualized developmental rehabilitation, paramedical and educational services • Guidance and emotional support for the parents INTERIOR PLANS
מעון יום שיקומי, אשקלון חלופה B - כניסות למעון השיקומי ולקומה REHABILITATIVEא ' THE WALDBAUM FAMILY DAYCARE CENTER IN ASHKELON BUDGET
$ Equipment $ Building $ Total
Total Cost $460,123 $2,836,726 $3,296,848
Social Security Funds - Tentative $153,374 $751,534 $904,908 Donated by the Martin J. $546,626 $546,626 Waldbaum Family Ashkelon Municipality $684,049 $684,049
Shalem Foundation $92,025 $92,025
Total expected revenue $245,399 $1,982,209 $2,227,607 Funding required to complete the $214,724 $854,517 $1,069,241 project
• Building costs based on USD $1,735 per sqm at 1,270.m (3.26 NIS to USD $1)
• In addition, a generous donation of Martin J. Waldbaum and Family for ten years maintenance of the building in the amount of $360,000
• There is an opportunity to build a second floor for an additional $2 million NAMING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DONORS
“Name a Room” Program Pricing $ USD
Ground Floor Foyer $ 76,700
Physiotherapy Room $ 78,000 Playground $ 307,000
Classroom (4) $ 92,000
Treatment Room (3) $ 61,350 Snoezelen Multisensory Room $ 55,200 WALDBAUM CENTER PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE
This project will enable Chimes Israel to provide high quality, professional services, treatment, education and support for hundreds of children in Ashkelon for years to come.
July 2021-Dec 2021 Develop engineering May 2022 plans until final building Groundbreaking & possible TBD 2024-2025 permit corner stone ceremony Official grand opening
Jan 2022-April 2022 May 2022-April 2024 Tender for contractor and Construction, equipment construction purchase and installation
These dates are subject to change if we are successful in finding the resources earlier! SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS