Project Description
Kochavim – Space
Illness does not only impact the patient: its painful effects are felt by the entire family. Siblings bear the emotional anguish of watching their brother, sister or parent endure treatment. They also suffer as their parents are preoccupied or away from home for hours at a time. Kochavim’s Space provides a warm environment where family members can enjoy comradery, exciting activities, homework assistance, and more. The Space is like a dream ‘clubhouse’ for children and teens: tables and shelves are laden with activities, toys, books and games, the walls are lined with comfortable couches, and chalk boards bear cheerful announcements and invite their art.
Whats in the Space?
After School Program
After School Program
At the Space, siblings and children of patients enjoy homework assistance, crafts and activities after school. For parents, this means that their children are properly supervised and happily occupied while they are at the hospital.
Girls’ Teen Program
Girls’ Teen Program
Our girls’ teen program offers exciting activities and get-togethers for and children of patients. Cookie decorating, crafts, musical entertainment, trips, and more provide the teens with a happy distraction and a support group of peers.
Boys' Program
Boys' Program
Our boys’ program offers exciting activities and get-togethers for brothers and children of patients. Sports, games, musical entertainment, trips, and more provide these boys with a happy distraction and a support group of peers
Parent Program
Parent Program
Our parent program coordinates outings for parents, providing them with a few hours of blessed relief and a network of support. We also coordinate Israeli Nights, where parents from Israel can network, empathize, and support each other.