Our “Kid of UCP Kids” is Tanner Young, a fun and friendly 4 ½ year old boy who loves to spend time with family and friends. He lives with his parents, Scott and Nicole, and his big sister, Mia. ...
What are teachers thankful for? We asked some teachers near and far the following question:What is something specific that a person has done that has made having a child with a disability in your...
by Mindy Payne“It isn't what you have in your pocket that makes you thankful, but what you have in your heart.”--Unknown“My family participated in the UCP Kids program when my child, Zachary, wanted to get...
by Sarah HallHere we are, on the cusp of November, a month that is traditionally centered on thankfulness and thanksgiving. A month that brings us to think about all that we are thankful for… our family...
Mary Ann E. McGuirkWhen our daughter, Nicole, was born 22 years ago, we started on a journey that included special needs, disabilities and medical terminology. We were not familiar with words such as cerebral...
By Mindy PayneThe value of respite cannot be overstated. It can reduce stress in families, prevent costly out-of-home placements, serve to enhance the families’ coping abilities, increase caregiver physical...
by Mary Ann E. McGuirkParents often consider respite as a time to run errands and get chores done. But while household tasks and errands need to be completed, spending time with friends and family is important...
by Mary Ann McGuirkEducating oneself on where to look and how to get the best respite services for your child with a disability is essential. Asking the right questions and gathering information helps in...
by MaryJo Caruso, Alliance for Community Respite Care of UCP/CLASSWhen family caregivers of individuals with special needs are asked what kind of help they need, the most frequent response is “I need a break...
UCP Kids kicks off the 2010-2011 workshop season with their 4th annual Movie Night!
Join us in watching the feature film Mozart & the Whale.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
6:00 - 9:00 p.m...
