A Mother's Testimony: Become a Companion

We believe that everyone has the opportunity to help someone else, whether they directly have Special Needs, or if they know someone, we believe that by providing this FREE training to YOU, then you will be able to make an impact.

The Unicorn Children’s Foundation will be hosting a training on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 9am to 5pm at the Boca Raton Children’s Museum to increase the availability of high quality respite care providers in Palm Beach and Broward County. Respite provides temporary relief for families from the ongoing responsibility of caring for an individual with special needs.

This 8 hour workshop is based on a national evidence-based model from REST to provide care companions with the tools necessary to help them build confidence and provide high-quality respite care to adults and children. No prior experience is required to attend this very interactive training program, only a desire to help strengthen families and our community.

One mom shared, “I struggled a lot as a parent of 3 children with special needs. The diagnoses initially were overwhelming. Because of my profession as a therapist, I found myself feeling incompetent as a mother AND therapist, feeling I should be able to handle the circumstances. However, respite made space available for me to do my own therapy as well as continue my studies; I was able to release those limiting beliefs and learn how to be really present for my children...and husband. Our family has strengthened as a result. This has been a life changing support for me. I will forever be in gratitude!”

Do you have what it takes to give caregivers the break they need to refresh and recharge so they can keep up caring for their loved ones without burning out? A $10 registration fee is required to reserve your spot but is refundable upon completion of the course. Contact Ivonne Rodriguez, certified REST Companion Trainer at (561) 620-9377 ext. 306 for more information. Interested parties may also register online at UnicornChildrensFoundation.org/Companion.

ESDM Open Enrollment

Open Enrollment for the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) Autism Parent Coaching Scholarship has begun!

Please take a few minutes to hear what these parents had to say about this program after they've completed their Parent Coaching Sessions.

https://www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org/esdm.html

Attendees comments from Community Conversations

"Thanks again for your efforts regarding our “community conversations.” I have found both meetings to be productive and actually made a new connection at each one."

“I want to thank you for putting together the wonderful community meeting that took place today. You are making the things I have only dreamed of happen. You are amazing! I am honored to be a part of such a life-changing project.”

“I just wanted to thank you that was a wonderful meeting and I am very excited as to the potential of work that will be done.”

“Thank you for taking the lead in our community to bring everyone together and to conduct a community wide needs assessment.  I thought today went very well.  The day was well-organized, Betsey did a great job of moderating and there was a room full of committed individuals.  Thank you!  Nice job!  I was thrilled to be able to participate.”

We love hearing from you! If you have a testimonial you would like to share, tell us in the comments below, or email Amy at amy@eunicorn.org