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A volunteer at a Respite event sits with smiling children

Caregiver Services

Easterseals refreshes caregivers so they can best care for their families and loved ones.

Overview

Easterseals Respite Programs provide critical support to wounded warriors, veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and civilian families who have children with and without disabilities. With respite care, parents and caregivers can focus on themselves and each other, daily responsibilities, and other loved ones to keep their families healthy and strong.

Our Programs

Volunteers Needed! Easterseals Weekend Respite is entirely volunteer-based. We can only serve as many children as there are volunteers. Volunteers are paired with a child based on mutual interests and the volunteer’s skills and comfort level. Contact respite@eseal.org to volunteer.

  • Two male volunteers and three boys play with toy race cars and tracks

    Respite Programs

    Weekend events and in-home services foster a healthier quality of life for civilian and military families.

Our Stories

  • Former military spouse with her 5 children

    Unbreakable: One Mother's Journey

    Managing her spouse’s PTSD, her own health issues, and caring for five children, two of whom need special attention, left Sarahi feeling overwhelmed - until she found Easterseals.
  • Respite volunteer with boy holding cotton candy

    Time to Connect

    Easterseals Respite program gives parents time to connect with each other and strengthen their relationship, while their children have fun.
  • Respite children with volunteers enjoy arts and crafts.

    The Kids Had a Blast

    As always, the kids have a blast at weekend respite events! On our one hour drive home, I got to hear all about it. All three fell asleep. Thank you! We're thinking we'll soon enroll our 1 year old.

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