Respite Opportunities Program

The Respite Opportunities Program merged and became a part of Little Friends Inc. as of July 2019. Please contact them for your respite needs and know this program has been a source of relief for many families. Contact information on weblink here:

Family Respite Services - Little Friends, Inc. About Little Friends Respite Family Services provides caregivers with time for rest and relief from the challenges that are associated with raising a child with special needs. Our program offers multi-week sessions for children with special needs and their siblings, featuring a combination of indoor...

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Little Friends Respite Program will be hosting a special Thursday evening "Holiday Session". This shortened 6-week program will run between Nov. 7 and Dec. 19 offering respite services to parents of children with special needs at our Naperville location. Check out our website for more information: https://www.littlefriendsinc.org/respite-program