Blessed Respite & Kinship Care

About this event

Blessed Respite & Kinship Care

You are not alone — let us help.

At Countryside YMCA, we believe that caring for families means supporting those who care for others. Blessed Respite & Kinship Care offers parents and caregivers of children with disabilities, kinship, or foster care families a much-deserved break—while your children enjoy an afternoon filled with engaging, inclusive, and safe fun.

Our loving, trained YMCA staff and volunteers create a welcoming environment where every child can participate in a variety of activities such as arts and crafts, gym time, the Motion Zone, and playground fun (weather permitting). Healthy snacks are provided, and all staff and volunteers complete background checks. At least one staff member at each event is CPR and First Aid certified.

This program is designed for families with:

• At least one child with a physical or developmental disability, ages 6 weeks–17 years

• Siblings, foster, or kinship children, ages 6 weeks–13 years

Dates: Saturdays, 3:00–6:00 PM February 21 • March 21 • April 18 • August 15 • September 19 • October 17 • November 21, 2026 Location: Countryside YMCA, 1699 Deerfield Road, Lebanon, OH 45036

We welcome you to complete our Interest Form to get started. Intakes are required before participation to ensure we meet your family’s needs.

For more information or to register, contact Sami Farmer at Samantha.Farmer@ymcastaff.org

From Julie Groh