1. How will we distribute these donated and
fundraised respite benefits?
Through the application process set up on our web site:
respiteendowment.org.
Will REO be providing actual respite services
and care?
Yes, in the Lisle and Naperville areas only - depending on
availability. In-home respite care is a part of our
programming 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 certified in-home
caregivers or nursing staff.
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 off 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 off
children for 2 to 3 hours while
parents go out for a break.
What makes us unique?
We will fill the gap of the non-state and federally funded
aid of parent caregiver respite. REO offers 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 than
children without disabilities. Research has demonstrated
that respite (caregiver breaks) is an effective way to
reduce child neglect and maltreatment.
Who will benefit from our efforts?
The parents, guardians and caregivers of special needs
children in Lisle and Naperville, Illinois and surrounding
areas if qualified.
Partnered with BrightStar of Naperville
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Learn more at
RespiteEndowment.org
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2. Contact: Becky Pundy
6111 Ivy Dr., Lisle IL 60532
Becky@respiteendowment.org
630-204-0224
“Like”us on Facebook:
facebook.com/RespiteEndowmentOrganization
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 specific 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 Office Volunteers – Manage gift certificate
inventory, file systems, general office maintenance and
organization of office supplies and mailings supporters,
donors and applicants.
Volunteer Coordinator – Helps by managing the
schedule for the volunteers, keeping an up-to-date
file/database of volunteer contact information and is there
to answer any questions or concerns volunteers might have
for events.
Relaxation: Respitegives families peaceofmind, helps
them torelax, and renews their humor and energy
Enjoyment: Respiteallows families toenjoy favorite
pastimes andpursuenew interests andactivities
Stability: Respite improves the family’s ability to cope
with the daily responsibilities and maintain stability
during crisis
Preservation: Respite helps preserve the family unit and
lessens the pressures that might lead to out-of-home
placement, divorce, abuse and neglect
Involvement: Respite allows a family’s time off to become
involved in community activities and to feel less isolated
Time off: Respite allows a family to take that much needed
vacation, spend ti,e together, or time alone
Enrichment: Respite makes it possible for family members
to establish individual identifies and to enrich their own
growth and development
RESPITE...A GIFT OF TIME
Respite care is designed to
help families of children
with special needs.
The Respite Endowment Organization can always use the
help of generous and caring volunteers. Not only do these
people 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?
RESPITE ENDOWMENT
ORGANIZATION
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