The mission of A Special Purpose is to encourage, inspire, and resource families caring for children with special needs.
Our approach is family centered. We offer programs that proactively strengthen families by providing opportunities and resources that improve the quality of life of every family member.
We value individuals of all abilities and believe every life has a purpose.
We value the importance of strengthening families caring for children with special needs
We value inclusive community for individuals of all abilities.
Accommodations training supports organizations willing to provide all abilities inclusion and accessibility.
Caregiver respite is a time to rest, recharge, and connect. A Special Purpose invests in families by providing a time and place for caregivers to a break, rest, and recharge at no cost to families.
“Equipped”
“So thankful for the opportunity to come and learn how to be better equipped to serve our families!”
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Children’s Ministry Leader
“Changed”
“You have changed our families’ lives forever. Thank you for all you do.”
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Children’s Ministry Leader
“Thank You”
“Thank you for holding this! It has benefited our kids ministry greatly.”
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Conference Attendee
“Informative”
“Wonderful speakers, very informative.”
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Conference Attendee
We look forward to the weekend, vacation, sabbath, date night, day trip, road trip, get away… But many parents face big challenges to get a break. When you are caring for a child with special needs, well it’s …..complicated.
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“Blessing”
“This is something we would not have been able to do on our own without the blessing of A Special Purpose!”
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Caregiver Respite Couple
“Peaceful”
“I enjoyed the beautiful setting and the peaceful environment!”
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Respite Guest
“Recharge”
“This is the best kind of respite there is in our opinion. It is true ‘relaxation.’ -No schedule, no agenda, no kids, nowhere to be- just focus on our marriage and recharge.”
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Caregiver Respite Couple
“Connecting”
“Thank you for providing an amazing getaway and respite. Our time was full of laughter, tears, sharing, and connecting. We are thankful for how God is using A Special Purpose.”
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Caregiver Respite Moms
Thank you for partnering with us to strengthen families caring for children with special needs.
