Special sitters Training
For 13 year olds and older

This program is for teens and adults who have previous sitting experience, care about and appreciate individuals who have disabilities and are interested in gaining experience in working with children who have special needs.

Special Sitters Application Form

Special Sitters Criteria PDF Form

Special Sitters Information Release

Contact the Director for more information:

Laurie Running – Director
add_steele@hotmail.com

 

Special Sitters

The Special Sitters Program is designed to prepare teenagers, 13 years and older, to baby-sit for most children who have developmental disabilities and are under 14 years of age. Informational meetings address these topics:

Communicating with Parents

Responsive Play

Keeping Your Time Together Enjoyable

Communicating with Children

Special Needs

      

Who Benefits From Special Sitters?

Family
• Provides assurance of quality care locally
• Allows time for yourself, with spouse, with other children, for family business
• Peace of mind; care you can count on in an emergency

Individuals
• Promotes social development through new friendships and experiences
• Receives safe, healthy, understanding care

Community
• Greater awareness of the individual who has a developmental disability
and his/her right to share in the life of the community.