Little Friends Family Respite Services offers weekly supervised care for children with disabilities and their siblings. This program provides caregivers with some time off from the challenges of raising a child with disabilities while ensuring that their children are in a safe and enjoyable environment.
“We are so grateful for the family respite program. It provides a safe, trustworthy environment for our child that our child looks forward to going to each week. It is so wonderful to have an environment with staff that can understand our child’s disability and support needs.,” shared one of the families we serve.
A recent participant survey revealed that 100% of caregivers reported decreased anxiety and increased personal time, all thanks to the program. Currently, the respite program is free for families, thanks to generous funding. At this time, our team is serving 53 children across three different days of programming.
Each session, held at our Warrenville campus, is led by an instructor, paid staff members, and community volunteers. All participants are encouraged to take part in structured activities, art projects, and gross and fine motor play, as well as to socialize. We are inclusive and welcome children with a range of disability types, as well as their siblings. Our Fall session is currently underway and runs through the end of October, with the Holiday session beginning November 6. For more information, please visit our Respite page.
