During fiscal year 2019, Easterseals Northeast Central Florida made an incredible impact on children, families and our community. Here are some results by the numbers: 

• 5,710 kids empowered when they received early intervention, inclusive early childhood education, autism diagnosis and specialized therapies to master skills needed to develop and thrive
• 596 respite hours of free child care provided to families of children with disabilities, delivering a compassionate and highly practical solution for families to take a short, healthy break from daily caregiving
• $163,000 in scholarships awarded to 175 financially vulnerable families who are "uninsured or underinsured," alleviating a huge barrier to accessing life-changing services for their child
• 2,067 developmental screenings provided so families can confidently share developmental concerns with their pediatrician or physician, allowing for the earliest intervention possible
• 199 hearing assessments provided so families can confidently share developmental concerns with their pediatrician or physician allowing for the earliest intervention possible

Support the great work of Easterseals Northeast Central Florida by contributing today. Visit www.eastersealsnecfl.org or contact Susan Moor, VP Planned Giving, at 386-944-7820 or smoor@esnecfl.org. 

Need a healthy break from caregiving? Joey’s Gift Respite, an Easterseals program, is designed to care for your child with special needs between the ages of 1-18. Joey’s Gift Respite offers four-hour breaks on designated Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The next session will be Saturday, November 16 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Easterseals Northeast Central Florida, 1219 Dunn Ave, Daytona Beach. 
 
Trained staff and volunteers care for children in a safe and fun environment. Siblings are welcome, too. Plan to pack a lunch for all children attending, and if needed, include personal hygiene supplies or medications.
 
Complete the enrollment form for Joey’s Gift Respite if it’s your first time attending. All caregivers must sign up online in advance or call Easterseals at 386-944-7816 at least five days before the scheduled program.
 
Take a break, with confidence, with support from Joey’s Gift Respite. Take time to take care of you.