Time off is healthy for the caregiver and the family. The Georgia Community Support and Solutions coordinates many services, including the Marietta Enrichment Day Program and Respite Care. To obtain respite care with GCSS and other respite agencies, the caregiver must apply with the provider. GCSS provides information, advocacy and support to expand choices in the community. The Flame of Hope traveled 1,100 miles across Georgia in May 1999.
Siblings can read together and to each other.
Views from our Shoes, Growing Up with a Brother or Sister with Special Needs. Written by and for the siblings of a child with disabilities, this collection of short essays includes a glossary of terms that children can understand to explain various disabilities and conditions. Touching stories make great family reading and help readers compare experiences. A Special Part of Exceptional Families . A comprehensive approach to family concerns.