Buddy Break
Join Our Respite Program for Special Needs Children
As the parent of a child with special needs, you work hard every single day to care for them. In fact, you may work so hard that you rarely get to take time for yourself. Luckily for you, Hope Church is here to change that with Buddy Break! We understand the difficulty of caring for a child without a break, so we’ve created a respite program! This is a free three-hour program that offers endless fun for your child and allows you to get the well-deserved break you’ve been waiting for! Learn more about our Buddy Break and reach out to our community church in St. Louis to register your child today!
What Is Buddy Break?
Hope Church’s Buddy Break program is a free kids respite program where children with special needs (otherwise known as VIPs) can come to play games, make new friends, create art projects, listen to music, and so much more. Each Buddy Break is based on a new, exciting, and engaging monthly theme! VIPs include any child with any physical, cognitive, medical, or hidden disability, as well as chronic or life-threatening illnesses or medically fragile conditions. We also allow siblings to tag along, so they can join us for some fun too!
Who Are Buddies?
Buddies are the individuals who will be caring for your child during the respite program. They are members and friends of Hope Church who have completed training to be able to spend time with VIPs and their family members. If you’re interested in becoming a Buddy at Hope Church, reach out to our St. Louis staff for more information!
Benefits of Sending Your Child to Our Buddy Break
Our Buddy Break offers many benefits for children and parents alike, including:
A well-deserved break for you, your spouse, or your child’s other caregivers
A fun and exciting environment for your child
A way for your child to socialize and meet new people
A safe, secure environment for you to leave your child
When Do Buddy Breaks Take Place?
At Hope Church, our Buddy Breaks take place one Saturday a month. Visit our calendar or reach out to our team to learn more! We’re excited to see your child at our next Buddy Break in St. Louis.
Take a Much-Needed Break — Register Your Child Today
Taking care of a child with special needs is a 24/7 job, and it’s okay to need a break! Our team at Hope Church is here to support you and provide you with a safe, exciting environment to leave your child so you can take some well-deserved time to yourself.
To learn more about our Buddy Break program or to register your child or any siblings, reach out to our St. Louis community church today! We look forward to meeting your child.
