June 6, 2018 – Easterseals

Posted on June 10, 2018 by admin

Family caregivers dedicate their lives to their loved ones. Caregivers need help balancing their many responsibilities, but often lack the resources to find or pay for additional care. Easterseals Respite Services provide critical support to families who care for children with disabilities or special needs. With our help, parents get a break from caregiving duties, allowing them to focus on other family members, or themselves, while preventing burnout and keeping families whole. Caregivers also benefit from a connection with other caregivers, decreasing stress and isolation and providing additional emotional and social support. One Saturday each month, Easterseals offers respite days for children with disabilities or special needs, and their siblings, including military and Wounded Warrior families. These fun, activity-oriented respite days support children and their families by providing one-on-one interaction between children and trained volunteers. The activities take place at The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Inter-Generational Center in Silver Spring and include magicians, face painters, clowns, petting zoos and other engaging, hands-on activities.