Special Needs Unit (SNU)

YMCA Childcare Resource Service understands the needs of families with children who have special needs and believes that families can benefit from respite care in the following ways:

Relaxation. Respite helps families relax and renew their energy.

Enjoyment. Respite allows families to enjoy favorite pastimes and pursue new activities either together or individually.

Stability. Respite improves the ability to cope with daily responsibilities and allows for time to keep appointments and run errands.

Preservation. Respite helps preserve the family unit and lessens daily pressures.

Involvement. Respite allows families to become involved in community activities.

Time Off . Respite allows parents some personal time.

Enrichment. Respite encourages children to discover identities and enrich their growth.

Who Qualifies for Respite Care?

Families may be eligible for respite if…

• They have children ages 0 to 18 who have special needs, and are consumers of San Diego Regional Center.
• They have children under the age of three who are at risk for developmental delay, and are consumers of San Diego Regional Center.
• They are parents who are consumers of San Diego Regional Center and could benefit from a respite break.

All respite must be referred by the San Diego Regional Center for the Developmentally Disabled.

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• After School Program for Teens
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• I Need Respite
• Parent Feed Back Form