At SULAM we aim to provide our children with a maximum therapeutic program that will enable them to overcome their handicaps and give them a chance for a brighter future.

How YOU can help ?

General Donation
Every gift makes a difference- Make a general donation to benefit Sulam's special children.



Adopt a Child
The children at Sulam receive government funding for a package of therapies. This includes a minimal amount of basic therapies, such as speech, physical and occupational therapies. However, this allowance is not sufficient to fill the needs of each child. Sulam prides itself on providing for every individual child the maximum therapies that he needs to fulfill his potential, so he can look forward to a brighter future. Our "Adopt a Child" program enables you to sponsor the education of one child at Sulam per year. Total cost: $1200.


Sponsor a Project
Sulam is constantly updating and expanding its programs. Therefore, there are constant specific projects in the planning, for which funding from external sources is necessary:

Playground Equipment:	Sulam is constantly growing and expanding and a new playground is installed in every new branch. A playground is something from which all children benefit, but for children with special needs, a playground means more than just "a place to play." For these children, guided outdoor play helps develop fine and gross motor skills, proper balance and muscle tone. To accomplish these goals, special playgrounds are needed with therapeutic equipment including rubber matting, a sand/ water table, swings and slides.	Costs: Playground #1 = $25,000 Playground #2 = $18,000
Afternoon Enrichment Program:	This program provides additional days' activities to an afternoon enrichment program which, in its increased format, provides hot, nutritious lunches to all 90 Afikim Elementary School students (many of whom will otherwise not be served a normal meal the entire day) as well as an exciting and educational afternoon program in a safe, supportive environment. This includes: Music, arts-and-crafts, baking and outdoor educational trips.	Costs: Salary of Staff= $188,000 Transportation+Entrance Fees= $23,600 Enrichment Materials= $27,400
Scholarships for Babies:	There are 16 babies in Sulam’s Early Intervention Program who are not eligible for government funding needed for a full therapy program, due to the fact that they are not labeled with a clear-cut diagnosis. This is tragic for these children whose disabilities CAN BE OVERCOME with early intervention. These babies need your help in order to receive a full therapeutic program that will enable them to develop into healthy young adults and to lead a perfectly normal life.	Annual budget deficit per child: $11,800 Annual deficit for 16 children: $188,800
Program for Autistic Children	Sulam provides one of Israel's best and most effective program of communication for children with Autism/PDD. This is done in the following ways: 1. Dr. Greenspan's unique "Floor Time" method is implemented by highly trained and qualified staff. This program includes enrichment and training for parents. 2. Sulam’s children participate in an integration program in which they join in a regular classroom for a few hours each week. They attend music lessons at the Conservatorium together with regular children, and they go on educational trips that teach them how to cope with daily issues. 3. Sulam provides its Autistic children with extra therapies, such as music, hydro, animal and computer therapies in addition to the basic government-funded program that includes speech and occupational therapy.	Costs: Integration Program including transportation and trips: $16,580 Staff and parental training: $31,920 Extra therapy program: $8,200 per month
Snoezelen	A successful treatment with many of our children is a multi-sensory stimulation therapy program, which takes place in a Snoezelen, a room with lights, music and many other effects. The unique experience in this room allows the child control of his own sensory atmosphere in a non-threatening environment, thus enabling children to overcome their fears of social contact, and encouraging communication. The Snoezelen’s specialized (and quite costly) equipment is chosen carefully to provide the perfect balance between sensory stimulation and relaxing experiences. The equipment includes water mattresses, a Fibre Optic Light Spray, spotlights, mirror balls, a stereo system and more. Help us equip our Snoezelen.	Cost: $25,000
An Exemplary Rehabilitation Center Sulam is in the process of constructing a new state-of-the-art, five-story Educational and rehabilitation Center for Jerusalem's youngest segment of developmentally delayed children. This Center in conveniently located in the heart of Jerusalem on Sorotzkin Street and plans include an on-site "Petting Farm" for domestic animals, an especially equipped Computer Center and a fully outfitted, true-to-life neighborhood grocery store where children can practice recognizing specific products and "buying" them. In recognition of Sualm's accomplishments over the years, the Municipality of Jerusalem has donated the land for the new building and will provide matching funds for all donations. Our new facility will provide the most up-to-date treatment and therapies for hundreds of children each year, enabling them to reach their fullest potential.