RESPITE CARE PROGRAMS

The following is a list of respite care programs available to parents of children with special needs.

Alabama Respite Network
www.alabamarespite.org
1-866-737-8252

H.E.A.R.T.S. (for children)
Contact: Stephanie Wright (256) 852-5600

Local Churches' Friday Night Programs
1st Friday, Weatherly Heights Baptist Church (256) 881-6882
2nd Friday, United Methodist Church (256) 539-5738
3rd Friday, Faith Presbyterian Church (256) 536-1355
4th Friday, Asbury Methodist Church (256) 837-0365

2nd Saturday (September - May), Good Shephard Catholic Church,
   (256) 882-1945 (by appointment only: contact Jon Roth at mjroth@knology.net)

Support Groups:

United Cerebral Palsy - Play group
Monday Mornings @ 9:15 A.M.
Contact (256) 852-5600

Alabama Head Injury Foundation
(205) 823-3818 or (800) 433-8002

Alabama Cares (Seniors caring for persons with disabilities)
1-800-AGELINE (1-800-243-5463)

BUDS, Families of Children with Down Syndrome
Contact Tamyra Yarboro (256) 852-5445 or (256) 990-3430

Mothers of Special Children
Monthly Meetings
Contact Glenda Anderson (256) 837-9789

North Alabama Chapter of the Autism Society of Alabama
Monthly Meetings
Contact Nancy Sexton (256) 536-2909 or Betty Boyle (256) 859-1835