Our 13-year old son, Sam, has a progressive neurological disease called Sanfilippo Syndrome. He is at the point where he requires around-the-clock care and attention, so it can be very physically and mentally draining on us at times, as his primary caregivers. Zach’s Place has Read More
Respite care for child with disability| When traditional daycare could no longer care for my son safely, we were politely asked to leave. It was at this time that I was introduced to Zach’s Place and respite care. Suddenly, what used to be a non-stop Read More
We have a special member in our family who has caused many of us to see things about life in ways that we never would have before. That person is my daughter Lauren. She is a loving, handful of impulsiveness, stubbornness, energy, hugs, loudness and Read More
As anyone with a child with special needs will tell you, finding a person who you not only trust, but is willing to babysit your child, is extremely difficult. Since our discovery of Zach’s Place, I am happy to say that this situation has changed. Read More
The Story of Courtney and Shawnee by Linda Ellegard, Executive Director These young ladies contacted us and stated that they wished to foster children. They are familiar with Special Kids Special Families because their adoptive parents are also foster parents for the agency. For Courtney, being Read More
