How will we distribute these donated andfundraised respite bene�ts? Through the application process set up on our web site: respiteendowment.org.

Will REO be providing actual respite servicesand care?Yes, in the Lisle and Naperville areas only - depending onavailability. In-home respite care is a part of ourprogramming and gift options. However, our resources are limited to the above listed areas for now. Respite care is provided and coordinated through our care partner Bright Star Kidcare of Naperville. Bright Star can coordinate caretaking service with certi�ed in-home caregivers or nursing sta�.

Respite is a GIFT OF TIME.

Respite Breaks are designed to help families of children with special needs. Breaks give caregivers some much-needed time o� allowing them to get out of the house, visit with friends or have quiet time alone.

Often the question is asked.... "Who takes care of the caregiver?” Caregivers include parents, but also brothers and sisters, grandparents as well. Our main concern is - If you don’t take care of yourself - how can you take care of them?

Who We Are: REO was created by a group of visionary parents and professionals who care and understand how important respite breaks are to caregivers.

Our Mission: To provide respite gifts, education, opportunities and solutions to parents of children with special needs, focusing on families who do not qualify for State or Federal funding.

Our Programs:Respite Gifts: Massage therapy, movie tickets, dinner, entertainment and shopping gift cards and donated overnight hotel stays. Respite Education: Community awareness seminars - who we are, why so important, what resources are out there and how to get involved.

Respite opportunities: Sponsored respite afternoons and activities where parents drop o� children for 2 to 3 hours while parents go out for a break.

What makes us unique?We will �ll the gap of the non-state and federally funded aid of parent caregiver respite. REO o�ers respite opportunities to children with IEP’s , moderate to mild,and for families of special needs, no matter what their income level or disability. We want them to be knowledgeable about what respite is, when to take it, how important it is, and where to get it.

Why the need for respite breaks are so important?Children with disabilities are, on average, 3 to 3.5 times more likely to be maltreated and victims of neglect thanchildren without disabilities. Research has demonstrated that respite (caregiver breaks) is an e�ective way to reduce child neglect and maltreatment.

Who will bene�t from our e�orts? The parents, guardians and caregivers of special needs children in Lisle and Naperville, Illinois and surrounding areas if quali�ed.

Partnered with BrightStar of Naperville

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Learn more at

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Contact: Becky Pundy6111 Ivy Dr., Lisle IL 60532

Becky@respiteendowment.org630-204-0224

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Volunteer Positions:Volunteer Ambassadors – Spread awareness of our mission, recruit new volunteers, thank donors, be greeters at functions and identify potential donors.

Event Volunteers – Work only at primary fundraising events and are called just for speci�c events only.Volunteer Intake Coordinators – Charged with processing and verifying parent/guardian applications for respite gifts. 1) Call to let family know we received application 2) Tell them next steps to process 3) Verify application legitimacy 4) Send follow up letter with instructions and gift approved respite gift. Business O�ce Volunteers – Manage gift certi�cate inventory, �le systems, general o�ce maintenance and organization of o�ce supplies and mailings supporters, donors and applicants. Volunteer Coordinator – Helps by managing the schedule for the volunteers, keeping an up-to-date �le/database of volunteer contact information and is there to answer any questions or concerns volunteers might have for events.

Relaxation: Respite gives families peace of mind, helps them to relax, and renews their humor and energyEnjoyment: Respite allows families to enjoy favorite pastimes and pursue new interests and activitiesStability: Respite improves the family’s ability to cope with the daily responsibilities and maintain stability during crisisPreservation: Respite helps preserve the family unit and lessens the pressures that might lead to out-of-home placement, divorce, abuse and neglectInvolvement: Respite allows a family’s time o� to become involved in community activities and to feel less isolatedTime o�: Respite allows a family to take that much needed vacation, spend ti,e together, or time aloneEnrichment: Respite makes it possible for family members to establish individual identi�es and to enrich their own growth and development

RESPITE...A GIFT OF TIME

Respite care is designed tohelp families of children

with special needs.

The Respite Endowment Organization can always use the help of generous and caring volunteers. Not only do thesepeople assist the caregiver, but they also assit REO to better support these families.

RespiteEndowment.org

Respite Endowment Organization

RespiteEndowment.org

What are some ways that caregiver breaks and support help families?

Please contact us if you would like to help.

The Benefits of Respite

How Can You Help?

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