Pause
for Families
Upcoming
events for Pause families
What
is Pause? Is my family eligible?
Pause
offers families of children (ages 0-24) with physical, mental, developmental,
medical, behavioral and/or learning challenges, access to a broad range of
support options maximizing the use of community resources and family support
networks. On the current menu of options, Pause provides: respite, free family
fun, caregiver networking/resourcing and community service events to help
families with tangible needs.
How
do I enroll?
-
Complete the Family Enrollment Packet (required).
- Complete the Child Profiles for all children living in the household (required).
- Complete
the Parent's Night Out Child Fact Form for all children that will be participating in the Parent's Night Out events (required).
All forms need to be returned to:
Pause
Email: PauseIntake@BCESC.org
Fax - 513-887-3709
Attn: Pause
Mail (or dropped off) to 400 N Erie Blvd Ste. A, Hamilton OH 45011.
What should I expect after sending in the enrollment packet?
Pause is led and organized by a small number of part time staff, college interns and many volunteers. Timeliness matters to us, but the enrollment process may take up to a week. Here are the steps families should expect during the enrollment process.
- New Enrollment Confirmation Email – This communication verifies the packet(s) have been received and have started to be processed.
- Welcome Letter – a letter mailed to you from the Pause Program Coordinator that gives program vision and mission and ways to get plugged in as you start the enrollment process.
- New Family Follow-Up Email – Our Pause Family Coordinator is your direct line of support and will contact you with next steps. Because Pause has several different supports, this will include a 10 minute online tool we call the Family Journey Map. This tool helps us best understand the needs of your family and how to best support you!
How
do I find out about upcoming Pause events?
Email - The Family Coordinator (pausefamily@bcesc.org) will send an email with registration form to all Pause families one month prior to event. If your family does not have email, please request for a registration form to be mailed.
Facebook – Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PauseForParents
Website – Visit us on the web at www.ButlerFCFC.org
Pause E-Newsletter – Click HERE to sign up for our monthly Pause e-newsletter publication listing Pause events and other low cost or free events within the community.
How
do I register my family for an event?
Families
are expected to complete and return a 1-page form. Enrollment is taken on a
first come, first served basis. Limited availability is possible at Parent's
Night Out events due to facility accommodations or volunteer availability. An
email will be sent to the family confirming registration or advising the family
of their waiting list status.
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Download Available Resources
ABCs of Respite: A Consumer Guide for Family Caregivers
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