Parent’s Night Out For Families with Special Needs Children and Siblings
You Deserve a Night Out!
Hebron's Parent’s Night Out features FREE childcare by trained volunteers, lots of fun activities, crafts, refreshments and a safe Christian environment.
Dates for Parent’s Night Out for 2007:
Second Saturday of each month from 5pm-9pm
• February 10, 2007
• March 10, 2007
• April 14, 2007
• May 12, 2007
• June 9, 2007
• July 14, 2007
• August 11, 2007
• September 8, 2007
• October 13, 2007
• November 10, 2007
• December 8, 2007
To make reservations, call Melissa at 770-277-6022 or email msims@hebronchurch.org
Hebron Church, 202 Hebron Church Road,Dacula, GA 30019-0005
(Near Hwy 316 and off of Fence Rd. - Across from Dacula Post Office.)
Mike and I have been going and the kids ask when they can go to the next party. I felt comfortable and are enjoying our long awaited dates. Give them a try. They really have a heart for our children.
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AGAPE RESPITE
Every 2nd Monday of each month 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Dinner is usually served - a lot of fun, games, music, skits and crafts.
For ages five through adult.
No prior reservations required.
Special Needs Ministry - services are on Sunday as well - call for more information.
North Metro First Baptist Church
1026 Old Peachtree Road NE
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Contact 770-995-9055 Ext. 777 or www.northmetro.net.
Held in the North Metro Lighthouse.....
Drive pass the church - all the way to the back of the parking lot. ------------------------------------------------------------------------
EQUATE
Special Needs Youth Ministry - calling all students with developmental disabilities to come and have fun in a safe, caring environment while parents and other family members enjoy a time of respite.
Call for dates and times - sometimes held on a Thursday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
Lawrenceville First United Methodist Church in the FAMILY LIFE CENTER
395 West Crogan Street Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Crafts, Games, Snacks, Supper, Music, Fun, Fun, Fun!
Registration is nice but not required.
Allen Whittaker
Director of Youth Ministries
FUMC Church Office: 770-963-0386 x120 or Christy Hinson 770-736-2752
Not equipped to handle the medically fragile.
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LIZ'S RESPITE CARE
Liz's respite care for people with special needs.
I am knowledgeable and experienced in caring for people with developmental disabilities.
I'm 1st Aide and CPR certified, with over 10 years of experience.
I am available for Evenings, Weekends, Holidays and Vacations. References provided upon request. Serves Gwinnett, Hall, Forsyth, Dekalb Counties.
770-932-1570
678-779-8720
e-mail: lizs_respitecare@yahoo.com
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Hope House Children’s Respite Center
Respite care on a daily and/or a 24-hour basis for medically fragile children.
Contact Marjorie Peterson at 770-969-8354
7225 Lester Road, Union City, GA 30291
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Georgia Community Support & Solutions
www.gacommunity.org
Non-profit organization that provides supports and services throughout greater metro Atlanta for children and adults with disabilities; mental health, emotional or substance abuse issues.
This service awards 300 hours in the fiscal year used at anytime assessed on a sliding fee scale based on your income. They have respite providers or you can have your own approved through them for fee assistance. Approval for this respite is required.
Respite: 404-634-4222 ask for respite Respite@gacommunity.org
Advocacy: 404-634-4222 ask for advocacy or advocacy@gacommunity.org
Support: 404-634-4222 ask for support or familysupport@gacommunity.org
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FOCUS (FAMILIES OF CHILDREN UNDER STRESS)
FOCUS is a nonprofit organization that provides families with emotional, informational and physical support as a result of their children’s illness or disability. They provide respite in several locations around Georgia.
Call 770-234-9111 or visit www.focus-ga.org for the calendar, locations and more information.
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Note: This is not an endorsement from the site and we are not legally responsible for these programs. Please call resources to make sure they are good match for you.