Support for parents & guardians with disabilities and health disadvantages.
Empowerment for their children
Your Special Day
Who is the program for?
Your Special Day was created to support children and youth whose parents have chronic debilitating conditions. These children often have to grow up faster and take on shoulder more responsibility than others their peers. In this program, each child will receive a special day of fun and excitement, and a birthday care every year while in the program. Additionally, they'll engage in specialized group activities and educational sessions alongside their peers, fostering a sense of belonging and understanding within a supportive community.
What are the goals and objectives of the program?
The Your Special Day program is designed to remind boys and girls that their circumstances do not define them by providing them with a number of outlets and services to free them from stressors.
This program's objective is to free these bright, beautiful children from their typical stressors and give them an opportunity to take some time to live and laugh.
Your Special Day Recipients since 2018
Help us create a day of fun, excitement, and absolutely no worries for a deserving boy or girl!
We are always in need of gifts and supplies for the children and parents that we serve. Help us provide them with special memories. Whether you consider a gift large or small, we believe all gifts we receive impact our local communities.
What Are the Main Activities or Services?
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The initial “Your Special Day” outing
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Birthday cake & gift
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CRM workshops
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Referrals for resources for the children (e.g., recreation and afterschool programs)
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Group outings for youth (e.g. field trips, picnics, etc.)
When & How Often?
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One Special Day
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One birthday cake a year
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Referrals for resources as needed
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Group outings twice annually
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CRM training once a week for 30 minutes (over the course of a one-month period)
Below are three categories of activities for the children to choose from.
We highly suggest picking the activity together.
Fun and
Excitement
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Kids Museum
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Theme Park
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Themed Arcade
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Roller Skating
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Go-Carts
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Bowling
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Miniature Golf & more
Swagged Out or Glammed Up
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First, let’s go get nails/ grooming service
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Second, haircut/ hair-do is a must
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Finally, let’s go grab an outfit to look fly photo at your photo shoot.
Special
Celebrations
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Birthday Parties
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Graduation Parties
FAQs
Does my child qualify?
Our programs are for children whose parents or guardians struggle with limiting disabilities or ongoing limiting health conditions.
What are the age requirements?
The ages for our programs are for children 5 to 12 yrs old.
Do I need proof of my disability or condition?
Yes, any official document(s) that state that you have a disability or ongoing serious medical condition will suffice.
Do I need proof of income?
No, you do not.
How do you select a child?
On the 15th of every month, applications will be available for submission. Five applicants will be selected each month. Once the application with the proper documents and proof of condition is submitted, four out of those five applicants will be selected for the upcoming month, and the last applicant will be placed on the waiting list and rolled over to the next month.
How long is the application process?
After applications are submitted on the 15th, we will post the names of the selected 5 on the homepage of our website on the 1st of each month.
Is transportation included?
Yes, transportation will be provided for the child.
Is there a cost associated?
All of our services are free.
Do I have to come with my child?
No, you do not have to accompany your child.