Respite Care

A MOTHER’S REST RETREATS
Nationwide including Texas
Specializes in coordinating therapeutic respite retreats for parents and other family caregivers of children and adults with extra needs.

ARISE - IRVING BIBLE CHURCH
Irving, TX
Provides individuals with special needs and their siblings a night of fun and socialization, while parents get a few hours to recharge and refresh! One Saturday per month from 5:30-8:30. Arise Respite program is currently unable to accept new families. Contact ARISE to be placed on an interest list.

CARE.COM SPECIAL NEEDS CARE
Search for local childcare providers who have experience with individuals with special needs.

FRIDAY NITE FRIENDS - CUSTER ROAD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Plano, TX
Friday NITE Friends is a faith-based organization dedicated to providing respite to families of children with special needs and their siblings.

LABELED & LOVED MOMS RETREAT
Offers weekend retreats for moms of individuals with special needs. Next retreat: October 15-17, 2021, in San Antonio, TX.

MOM’S BEST FRIEND NANNY AND BABYSITTER SERVICES
Nanny agency providing assistance for those looking for reputable, professional nannies for their families.

NIGHT OWLS - HIGHLAND PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Dallas, TX (Park Cities)
Night OWLS (Out With Loving Sitters) is a faith-based respite program provided on the 1st and 3rd Friday nights of each month for children with disabilities and their siblings. For more information and registration, please contact Melanie Lucido.

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ALLEN
Allen, TX
Parents’ Night Out for grade school-age children (Kinder - 6th Grade), along with their siblings, that includes a time of music, games, movie, and snack. Meets one night a month during the school year. Reservations are required.

RAYS OF LIGHT
Dallas, TX
Texas 501(c)(3) corporation dedicated to providing free, quality respite care to families with children with special needs.

SPECIAL FRIENDS RESPITE - PRESTONWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
Plano, TX
Fun activities provided for children with special needs and their siblings while parents get a much-needed break. If you have questions, please contact Nichole Huggins at 972-820-5468 or nhuggins@prestonwood.org.

SPECTRUM OF LIGHT - REVOLUTION CHURCH
McKinney, TX
Free respite night with activities designed for individuals with special needs of all ages plus their siblings on the first Friday of each month.

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