“Soaring Above the Others” Family owned and operated in Cleveland, Tennessee we offer private non-medical care in Bradley, Polk, Hamilton, McMinn, Meigs, Rhea & Monroe counties. We specialize in caring for senior citizens, the disabled, as well as those with chronic disabilities and debilitating illnesses. Caring for a disabled loved one, or someone who can no longer…
Promote respite services in Tennessee, Build the coalition, advocate for respite services. to promote and support statewide planned and crisis respite services that strengthen and enhance the quality of life for families caring for individuals of all ages with special needs. Read more…
Buddy Break is a FREE Parent’s Day Out program designed to give caregivers of kids with special needs (VIP kids) a break from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities. For 3 hours once a month, caregivers can leave their VIP kids, generally ages 2-16, and their siblings with trained and screened volunteer “Buddies” to play games, see…
KATIE MCVAY CAMPBELL·FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2016 John 9:2-4 “Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?” “It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins,” Jesus answered. “This happened so the power of God could be seen in him.…
For the last three years or so I have been hearing about families’ increasing difficulty accessing Family Support services. We have finally received a list of Family Support Priorities and their spending/funding caps on various categories. If you are eligible for Family Support services in 2016-2017 fiscal year, please review this document and determine exactly…
Resource Review: The Caregiver’s Notebook by Jolene Philo After just a few months of caregiving for a medically complex child, I had tried several different ways to organize Emily’s information before I arrived at a method that has now worked for us for many years. Recently Jolene Philo shared with LifeLine her new resource, The Caregiver’s Notebook,…
This is one of those opportunities that I dream of seeing in Chattanooga some day… “Jill’s House provides respite for children with intellectual disabilities and their families in the Greater Washington, DC area. We serve boys and girls, ages six through seventeen, with intellectual disabilities without regard to race, religion, or ethnicity. Our mission is…
Stressed? Lack Support? Nowhere to turn? Respite may be for you! Project AFFIRM Augmenting Family Functioning by In-Home Respite Management Project AFFIRM is a Caregivers Planned Respite Program. It is a FREE program funded by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. Program goal is to help parents become better caregivers by strengthening…
Many times as caregivers, whether for a parent, spouse, or child, we feel like the sole responsibility lies on our shoulders. Sometimes it needs to, but sometimes, it doesn’t need to. Asking for help is part of learning to be an effective caregiver. “I was ready to accept that I needed help, that asking…
Joni and Friends Family Retreats provide a lifeline to families who want hope and encouragement that will last. You and your family will be blessed, inspired, and make new friendships that will last a lifetime. At both U.S. and International Family Retreat, special-needs families receive encouragement and care in the comfort of a safe and accessible family…
