Respite Care for Parents
You Can’t Pour From an Empty Cup
✦ About This Program
Ikon Kids’ Respite Care Program gives parents and caregivers of children with mental health challenges a much-needed break. While trained volunteers and staff care for their children in a safe, structured environment, parents receive their own support, rest, and renewal — because caregivers need care too.
Program Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Ages | Caregivers (children 3–17) |
| Duration | Monthly events (4–6 hours) |
| Format | Parent break + supervised child program |
| Outcome | Caregiver renewal, reduced burnout, improved parent mental health |
| Cost | Sliding scale / scholarships available |
How to Enroll — Step by Step
Contact Ikon Kids via our website or phone. Our intake coordinator will guide your next steps.
Brief intake to understand your family’s needs and confirm program fit.
Complete simple registration and receive your welcome packet and schedule.
Show up and meet the team. First sessions are always orientation-friendly.
Attend regularly and track progress. Support continues as long as your family needs it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is respite care?
Respite care provides temporary relief for primary caregivers. At Ikon Kids, this means a scheduled break where your child is supervised in a safe, enriching environment while you rest, recharge, or attend a parent support session.
Who supervises the children during respite?
Trained Ikon Kids volunteers and staff, all background-checked and CPR-certified, supervise children in structured, age-appropriate activities during respite sessions.
What do parents do during respite?
We offer a simultaneous parent support group, quiet rest area, light refreshments, and optional devotional time. The goal is genuine rest and renewal — not more obligations.
How often does respite care happen?
Monthly respite events are scheduled in advance and published at ikonkids.org/our-events/. Additional respite opportunities may be available through our network of partner churches.
Is respite care free?
Yes. Respite care is provided at no cost to families, made possible through donor support. Registration is required as spaces are limited.
Can I use respite care for a child with autism or severe behavioral challenges?
Yes, with advance notice. We ask families to share relevant information about their child’s needs so we can ensure proper staffing and environment preparation. No child is excluded.
Join Us — Respite Care for Parents
Ikon Kids is here for your family. No barriers. All welcome.