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Tarangan Foundation is a Section 8 non-profit company established with the aim of empowering lives of families and individuals with special needs (SNI). The foundation is established by parents of children with special needs who are also professionals in varied fields ranging from special education, psychology to finance. They are associated with - Forum for Autism (<a href="https://www.forumforautism.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 16px;">FFA</a>), Mumbai and Support All Abled Differently (<a href="https://saadpune.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 16px;">SaaD</a>), Pune, India<a href="https://www.academia.edu/86482606/Facilitated_Family_Living_Note_for_Builders?sm=b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 16px;">Facilitated Family Living Concept</a> was developed by our Founders - Suneeta Kulkarni, Sunita Lele and Beena Modak after extensive research and review of several projects for individuals with special needs in India and elsewhere. Parul and Anand Kumtha also contributed to the development of the concept in the initial phases. Swaniketan is the project based on this concept started in partnership with <a href="https://www.pscl.in/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 16px;">Paranjape schemes construction limited (PSCL)</a>, for a safe and inclusive community. PSCL is an ideal partner for this project because of their pioneering work in senior living (<a href="https://www.pscl.in/athashri/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-size: 16px;">Athashri projects</a>). Together, our mission is to create a safe environment as well as necessary opportunities for individuals with specials needs in their entire journey from the formative years through adulthood so that they can reach their fullest potential, become participatory members of their communities and live a life of safety, dignity and respect. Our vision for families is that the parents can be part of their children's life as long as feasible with support and see them transition to what would be their life after them.

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Our residential facility will have following infrastructure:<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">Apartment units for families with a special room for SNI. This is created in order to provide them adequate support under parental supervision in their daily activities and faciliate transitioning to a home away from the home of their parents in a building adacent to the family apartment building.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">A permanent accomodation, a group home facility created for SNI where they will transition to and live independent lives.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Cafeteria</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Respite/Day care facilities</li><li class="ql-align-justify">A range of Common Facilities &amp; Services including Special School / Vocational Centre / Livelihood Training &amp; employment/ Therapeutic Centre / Health Care and Recreational &amp; Leisure facilities</li></ol>

Safe Residential Environment

The very first Swaniketan is planned as part of the <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/aZzHsX3vZ3cUTSwM7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Forest Trails Township</a> located at Bhugaon (Pirangut), near Pune City (approximately 10 kms from Chandani Chowk / 15 kms from Kothrud, Pune / 135 kms from Mumbai). The Forest Trails Township is spread over 180 acres.&nbsp; Swaniketan will be a gated community within this larger township with access to the amenities of the township as well as those specifically created for the care of persons with special needs. This is under construction and is located near Athashri buildings in Forest Trails.

Location

Swaniketan will aim to provide for the families of individuals on the Autism Spectrum, Down’s Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, and Cerebral Palsy.&nbsp;This special emphasis emerges from the limited initiatives available for these individuals.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Following screening criteria will be used in selecting the families to participate in the project</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Specific diagnosis and related capacity of the person with special needs</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Resources available with Tarangan Foundation to cope with the disability and other behavioural and medical issues faced by the child</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Financial means of the family&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Acceptance of the terms and conditions in the service agreement.</li></ul>

Eligibility and screening

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">PSCL is responsible for township facilities and charges as well as the sale of the individual family residential units. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">Co-operative societies of Wing A and B will be responsible for maintaining the Amenities of the respective buildings.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Tarangan Foundation will be responsible for the recruitment of professionals who can, in turn, provide respite/day care, teachers for a special school, vocational trainers, therapists, counsellors, etc., as well as management services for the Group Home. </li><li class="ql-align-justify">﻿Resource people Specialist panels will be formed to spearhead and provide direction to the activities to be conducted under each Special Service/Facility. The panels will include the following: Medical, Legal, Financial, Therapy, and Caregivers Panel. Parent Volunteers will also be onboarded to ensure that all required Special Services can be provided. </li></ul>

<h2>Management and Operation</h2>

Key Features of Project Swaniketan

Our residential facility will have following infrastructure:<ol><li>Apartment units for families with a special room for SNI. This is created in order to provide them adequate support under parental supervision in their daily activities and faciliate transitioning to a home away from the home of their parents in a building adacent to the family apartment building.</li><li>A permanent accomodation, a group home facility created for SNI where they will transition to and live independent lives.</li><li>Cafetaria</li><li>Respite/Day care facilities</li><li>A range of Common Facilities &amp; Services including Special School / Vocational Centre / Livelihood Training &amp; employment/ Therapeutic Centre / Health Care and Recreational &amp; Leisure facilities</li></ol>

<h2>Safe Residential Environment</h2>

Swaniketan will aim to provide for the families of individuals on the Autism Spectrum, Down’s Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, and Cerebral Palsy.&nbsp;This special emphasis emerges from the limited initiatives available for these individuals.<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Following screening criteria will be used in selecting the familis to participate in the project</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Specific diagnosis and related capacity of the person with special needs</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Resources available with Tarangan Foundation to cope with the disability and other behavioural and medical issues faced by the child</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Financial means of the family&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Acceptance of the terms and conditions in the service agreement.</li></ul>

Eligibility

The very first Swaniketan is planned as part of the Forest Trails Township located at Bhugaon (Pirangut), near Pune City [approximately 10 kms from Chandani Chowk / 15 kms from Kothrud, Pune / 135 kms from Mumbai]. The Forest Trails Township is spread over 180 acres.&nbsp;Swaniketan will be a gated community within this larger township with access to the amenities of the township as well as those specifically created for the care of persons with special needs. This will be located next to Athashri B2 which is currently under construction.

PSCL is responsible for township facilities and charges as well as the sale of the individual family residential units.Co-operative societies of Wing A and B will be responsible for maintaining the Amenities of the respective buildingstraining of professionals who can, in turn, provide respite/day care, teachers for a special school, vocational trainers, therapists, counsellors, etc., as well as management services for the Group Home.﻿Resource people Specialist panels will be formed to spearhead and provide direction to the activities to be conducted under each Special Service/Facility. The panels will include the following: Medical, Legal, Financial, Therapy, and Caregivers Panel. Parent Volunteers will also be onboarded to ensure that all required Special Services can be provided.

Management and Operation

We provide specially designed living spaces that cater to the unique needs of individuals with disabilities, ensuring comfort and security.

Supportive Living Spaces

Tailored therapeutic programs to enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being of individuals with special needs.

Therapeutic Programs

Expert counseling services to support families in understanding and navigating the challenges of caring for individuals with special needs.

Family Counseling

We provide psycho social and financial assessment for new member families to make sure that we will be able to adequately support the family as well as individials with special needs during the lifetime of parents as well as after the parents are gone.

Psycho-social and finacial assessments

Based on every individual's interests, abilities and needs, we create programs so the individuals with special needs can become productive members of our community, the larger community of Forest trails, thereby reaching their highest potential and live a fulfilling life.

Vocational Programs

We hope to make inclusion and integration with the larger forest trails community an integral part of our services. In order to achiever this goal, our outreach to the larget forest trail community will include education and advocacy about the special needs and the active participation of individuals with special needs in the community dynamics.

Advocacy and integration with the larger forest trails community

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At Tarangan Foundation, we prioritize providing a safe and supportive environment for children and adults with special needs. Our collaborative efforts with Paranjape schemes construction limited aim to create a residential facility that ensures security and comfort for all residents.

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Tarangan Foundation: Providing a safe and dignified living space for families with special needs children in collaboration with Paranjape Schemes Construction Limited.

We offer specialized residential facilities designed to cater to the unique needs of individuals with special needs. Our spaces are safe, nurturing, and foster independence.

Safe and Dignified Residential Facilities

Engage in community integration programs that promote social inclusion for individuals with special needs with the larger Forest Trails community.

Supportive Community Integration Programs

Access educational resources and skill development programs tailored to enhance the capabilities and talents of individuals with special needs. Our vision is to include them in the operations of Swaniketan facilities at their skill level and also find opportunities for them in the larger forest trails community. Goal is to make the training truly functional.

Education and Vocational Training

Our foundation provides comprehensive family support services and counseling to ensure parents feel empowered and equipped to navigate the special needs journey alongside their children. You are not alone.

Family Support and Counseling Services

Participate in recreational and therapeutic activities that promote holistic well-being and happiness for individuals with special needs. Explore our range of engaging programs.

Recreational and Therapeutic Activities

Receive access to quality healthcare services and medical assistance tailored to the unique requirements of individuals with special needs. Prioritize health and well-being with us.

Healthcare and Medical Assistance

Navigate the complexities of financial planning with our expert guidance, ensuring a secure future for your family and loved ones with special needs. Let us help you plan with confidence and clarity.

Financial Planning Guidance

Secure your child's future with our expert legacy planning services, ensuring continuity of care and support even after you're gone. Let us help you build a lasting legacy.

Parent Legacy Planning

Our vision is to make Swaniketan a facility for families, run by the families with the help of professionals. We will support parent involvement and empower parents to be decision makers in order to manage and operate Swaniketan.

Supporting Parent Participation

With our years of experience in the field of special education, we will make sure that we find right kind of caregivers and other professionals for taking care of your off spring and make sure that they are trained in Swaniketan ethos

Recruitment and training of caregivers and other professionals

Our Services for Special Needs Community

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Welcome to Tarangan Foundation: Creating a Safe Haven for Families and Children with Special Needs in Fremont

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At Tarangan Foundation, we prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment for children and adults with special needs. Our residential facility, developed in partnership with Paranjape Schemes Construction Limited, ensures that families have a secure and caring space to thrive. We understand the importance of safety and work tirelessly to provide a nurturing environment that promotes dignity and well-being.

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Application process

The operational costs are subjected to inflation and are estimates based on current prices of services

After the completion of assessment

One time payment after your application is approved and you sign the relevant agreement with Tarangan Foundation

Assessment cost

After the family moves into Swaniketan

Cost of operation of Swaniketan

A co-operative society will be formed by the members staying in the family accomodation

Society charges

Estimated Costs

Pricing

Frequently Asked Questions

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Children and adults with cognitive &amp; related disabilities are frequently marginalized in society. Parents deal with issues related to their daily care as well as the Big Question of “What after us?” on an ongoing basis. Swaniketan Project attempts to address these issues head on through the creation of a comprehensive, multifaceted, inclusive residential community for families. The concept is rooted within the family orientation of the Indian cultural context. A place where children as well as adults with special needs (ASD/DS/IDD/CP) will be taken care of while remaining in close physical as well as emotional proximity to their families. The responsibility for their care (and indeed of the entire family) becomes a shared one with professionals available to help support the family as needed. The design of this project conceptualizes residential facilities for families as a unit, with the gradual weaning of adult persons with special needs in preparation of life post the passing away of parents (or parents’ inability to manage daily 24x7 care due to their own old age).

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We believe in inclusion and hence the desire to create a microcosm of the larger society within which our children irrespective of age and/or specific capabilities will be able to live out their lives with dignity and happiness.To that end, Tarangan Foundation aims to reach out to the larger forest trails community in order to make Swaniketan community a part of the larger forest trails community

Community Building

Creating a loving and secure environment where children and adults with special needs thrive and feel truly valued. We aim to operate as a parent/family cooperative and ‘be there’ for ALL the children living in the community even though there will be professional caregivers employed to support us.

Creating a safe haven

This is a Parent/Family movement which implies that the parents/families will be active participants and share in the responsibility of creating and providing services needed by our families in a holistic manner. We recognize that capabilities will vary from person to person as well as depending on the stage of life they are at, but we expect each one to contribute to ensuring the ethos of the community is sustained. Active participation is key, and this has to be committed to in some concrete manner to gain entry into the community. This is a Parent/Family movement which implies that the parents/families will be active participants and share in the responsibility of creating and providing services needed by our families in a holistic manner. We recognize that capabilities will vary from person to person as well as depending on the stage of life they are at, but we expect each one to contribute to ensuring the ethos of the community is sustained. Active participation is key, and this has to be committed to in some concrete manner to gain entry into the community.

Active Parent Participation

Our Core Mission

Tarangan Foundation is a beacon of hope for families with children/adults who have special needs. Partnering with Paranjape schemes construction limited, we are dedicated to building a safe and dignified residential facility for our community. Our goal is to provide a nurturing environment where every individual can thrive.

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Special educator, Master trainer</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Founder of SaaD, Pune</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Introduced the concept of homeschool, trained parents, caregivers and teachers in interior, rural Maharashtra and BMC schools in Mumbai, author of a book on Autism.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Played a key role in setting up Purandar project</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Extensive experience in vocational education and training for on-campus jobs.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Started the partnership with Paranjape Schemes Construction Ltd. (PSCL)</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Key member of the psychosocial assessment of families. Is involved in training of caregivers. Is involved in the design of the facility.&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Parent of Siddharth, in his mid-thirties.</li></ul>

<h2>Sunita Lele</h2>

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Ph.D in Psychology - Large body of published research work in areas related to parenting, education and special needs.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Director - The Granny Cloud and Research Director of the TED Prize winning project, 'School in the Cloud '</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Career experience includes projects specifically related to special needs for&nbsp;“Inclusion International”, “Parivar India”, “Sir. Ratan Tata Trust”, “AWMH’’ National Trust”</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Full time faculty at SNDT, Pune and Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai in addition to being visiting faculty in various institutions</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Designed the psychosocial assessment of children and involved in data analysis and webinars.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Parent of Anand, in his mid-forties.</li></ul>

Suneeta Kulkarni

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Managing Director of Tarangan.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Masters in social work.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">An extensive career in Special education and social work.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Founder trustee of Forum For Autism (FFA)</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Founder trustee of Kshitij, a sheltered workplace for individuals with special needs.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Parent of Satyajeet in his mid-thirties.</li></ul>

Beena Modak

Our Founders

<h2>Beena Modak</h2>Managing Director <h2>Rajendra Kshirsagar</h2>Director <h2>Janhavi Paranjape</h2>Director <h2>Chitra Iyer</h2>Financial Advisor <h2>Babita Raja</h2>Advisor

<h2>Meghali Katdare</h2>Chief Administrative Officer <h2>Nitin Upadhye</h2>Project Management <h2>Vinay Bhat</h2>Project Management <h2>Priyanka Chiplunkar</h2>Administrative Assistant

Our Team

<h2>Anjali Joshi</h2>Pediatric Occupational Therapist <h2>Sandhya Paranjape</h2>Education Specialist

<h2>Vinita Apte</h2>Early childhood education Spcialist <h2>Sangeetha Chakrapani</h2>Co-Founder, Together Foundation

Advisory Board

Driven by love and determination, our founders are leading the way in creating a better tomorrow for individuals with special needs.

Sunita Lele

Meet Our Compassionate and Dedicated Founders

Dedicated individuals working to create a safe and dignified living space for children and adults with special needs

Rajendra Kshirsagar

Janhavi Paranjape

Chitra Iyer

Babita Raja

Priyanka Chiplunkar

Meghali Katdare

Nitin Upadhye

Vinay Bhat

Tarangan Foundation collaborates with Paranjape Schemes to build a safe haven for families with special needs children. Join us in creating a supportive community.

Our residential facility offers a nurturing environment where special needs children and adults can thrive and live with dignity. Parents can find peace of mind knowing their loved ones are cared for.

Together, we aim to provide a space where children and adults with special needs can lead fulfilling lives. Join us in building a future of security and support for all.

By creating a community centered around special needs individuals, we ensure that their quality of life remains exceptional even in the absence of their parents. Join us in making a lasting impact.

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We are privileged to be supported by exemplary professionals in our mission to create Swaniketan

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Sandhya Paranjpe

Vinita Apte

Sangeetha Chakrapani

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