About Us
Who
Jill’s House is a Christian Nonprofit organization that provides families raising kids with intellectual disabilities, ages 6-17, with short-term overnight respite care in the DC metro area and around the country.
What
Kids enjoy fun activities tailored to their interests and abilities for 24-48 hour stays, meanwhile their parents get a chance to rest and recharge. We offer care for the whole family through regularly scheduled typical sibling nights, parent support groups, and family retreats.
Why
Rest is vital for families raising kids with intellectual disabilities, due to the high amount of stress they face every day. Respite care is proven to reduce this stress by 60% within the first night, and helps create a healthier environment of balance for the family as a whole.
Activities We Offer
– Pet Therapy
– Arts & Crafts
– Gym & Bounce House
– Wheelchair Accessible Pool
– Music Therapy
– Sensory Rooms
– Indoor & Outdoor Play Areas
– Educational Show & Tells
– Community Meals
Our Client Care Staff
Client Care Specialists
Our Client Care Specialists (CCS) are responsible for the guidance and supervision of their assigned clients. They are trained in therapeutic options in order to provide basic care, assistance with activities of daily living, and activity guidance in a safe, nurturing environment.
Nursing Staff
Our Nursing staff ensures that all medications are administered to each client, that any injuries are attended to, and that all medical emergency will be cared for. They are trained to attend to your child’s medical needs in a professional and safe way.
Parents Get a Break
Caring for kids with intellectual disabilities is complex. Whether due to specific behavioral needs, strict medication regimen, or special equipment most people have never seen, parents can’t simply call up a babysitter to get a break.
Enter, Jill’s House! We hire excellent and loving staff & nurses and equip them with all the training they need to care for children with intellectual disabilities. This allows parents to truly rest knowing their child is both remarkably safe and having the time of their life! In short, we give parents time.
We call this time, respite.
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© 2019 Jill’s House
About Us
Who
Jill’s House is a Christian Nonprofit organization that provides families raising kids with intellectual disabilities, ages 6-17, with short-term overnight respite care in the DC metro area and around the country.
What
Kids enjoy fun activities tailored to their interests and abilities for 24-48 hour stays, meanwhile their parents get a chance to rest and recharge. We offer care for the whole family through regularly scheduled typical sibling nights, parent support groups, and family retreats.
Why
Rest is vital for families raising kids with intellectual disabilities, due to the high amount of stress they face every day. Respite care is proven to reduce this stress by 60% within the first night, and helps create a healthier environment of balance for the family as a whole.
Activities We Offer
– Pet Therapy
– Arts & Crafts
– Gym & Bounce House
– Wheelchair Accessible Pool
– Music Therapy
– Sensory Rooms
– Indoor & Outdoor Play Areas
– Educational Show & Tells
– Community Meals
Our Client Care Staff
Client Care Specialists
Our Client Care Specialists (CCS) are responsible for the guidance and supervision of their assigned clients. They are trained in therapeutic options in order to provide basic care, assistance with activities of daily living, and activity guidance in a safe, nurturing environment.
Nursing Staff
Our Nursing staff ensures that all medications are administered to each client, that any injuries are attended to, and that all medical emergency will be cared for. They are trained to attend to your child’s medical needs in a professional and safe way.
Parents Get a Break
Caring for kids with intellectual disabilities is complex. Whether due to specific behavioral needs, strict medication regimen, or special equipment most people have never seen, parents can’t simply call up a babysitter to get a break.
Enter, Jill’s House! We hire excellent and loving staff and equip them with all the training they need to care for children with intellectual disabilities. This allows parents to truly rest knowing their child is both remarkably safe and having the time of their life! In short, we give parents time.
We call this time, respite.
Respite allows families to go from feeling…..
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© 2019 Jill’s House