Shaker Respite, Revive, Renew

Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month With Us!

Help local caregivers pay for the respite they need due to Covid related reductions in support.

Did you know that there are 21,000 children diagnosed with Autism in Cuyahoga County? In Shaker, some families are caring for children and young adults that need 24/7 supervision. Getting a trained caregiver can cost anywhere from $30 - $80, an hour! 

Help us give these Shaker families 2-4 hours of the "3 Rs" "Rest, Renewal and Respite.” We will be selling items and taking donations for the entire month of April. Proceeds will go directly to families identified by Shaker Heights Pupil Services and the Shaker Parent Mentor, Trina Jones ([email protected] ). For more information about autism and the Shaker Autism Support Group contact Beverly Malone at [email protected] 

We will partner with the Shaker Heights School District to identify families with the greatest needs.

We will present the identified families with the funds with a card explaining its use for respite.

Families that need respite often cannot participate in community activities or socialize with neighbors. Covid has made this even more difficult. We want families caring for a family member with disabilities to be able to participate in local events and meetings as well as get the rest and renewal they need to be able to support their child under Covid schooling circumstances.