Respite Care in March

If you're a parent/caregiver looking for a super affordable, super convenient option for respite care, Sammy's House is here to help! 

Our March respite sessions will be on Saturday, March 10th from 10:00am-2:00pm, and Saturday, March 24th from 10:00am-2:00pm. Each session will feature fun springtime activities: we'll make popcorn bluebonnets, have some fun with the color green, do some rain painting, and make hand print flowers. 

As a reminder, here are the respite guidelines:

• Children ages 0-8 with and without special needs are welcome. Children do not have to attend Sammy's House to participate -- it's open to anyone!
• $25 per session, per child
• $8 per additional sibling, limit 3
• Care is provided at Sammy's House (2415 Twin Oaks Dr. Austin, TX 78757)
• Please contact our Respite Coordinator, Brittany Hill, no later than the Wednesday before the session you are wanting to sign up for. You can call her at 512-453-5258 or email her at b.hill@sammyshouse.org.

We hope to see you at one or both of the March sessions!

Bowling for a Cause - Strikes for Tikes

Do you love bowling, and want a fun way to support your favorite nonprofit?

Then you should sign up for the 2012 Strikes for Tikes event, happening Friday, March 30!

This annual event benefiting Sammy's House is hosted by the Texas Hill Country Chapter of Meeting Professionals International. Last year they raised $11,000 for us -- let's break that record this year!

Here's the schedule for the evening:
5:00-5:30pm - Networking
5:30-8:30pm - Bowling!

Here's the bowling alley's address:
300 AMF Showplace Lanes
9504 North IH-35
Austin

Check out the Strikes for Tikes website for more information and make sure to RSVP by March 15.

We're Hiring!

Do you love kids and want to make a difference in your community? We currently have a teacher position open in our toddler room and are looking for a high-energy, dedicated individual to join our team! Visit our Employment page for more information about the position. All questions and correspondence should be directed to our Program Director at sammyshousecenterpd@yahoo.com.

Reminder About Feb. 11 Respite Session

Valentine's Day is approaching...as you think about loved ones this year and what they mean to you, take a moment to send some of that love to Sammy's House by making a donation.

Also, if you sign up for our respite session on Saturday, February 11th from 6pm to 10pm, the kids will have a little Valentine's party to celebrate. It's sure to be a ton of fun! Contact our Respite Coordinator at (512) 453-5258 or b.hill@sammyshouse.org if you're interested in signing your child up.

Lastly, check out this resource for caregivers, the Texas Child Care newsletter. They have a variety of articles for parents and other caregivers. Happy reading!

Looking for Respite Care?

Having access to regular, affordable respite care is a must-have for parents of children with special needs. Everyone needs a break from the kiddos to catch up with errands, have a date night, or de-stress with some alone time. The Sammy's House respite program is the perfect way to do that, with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your child is being cared for by certified Sammy's House teachers in a safe, enriching, and inclusive environment. 

This month, we're offering two Saturday respite sessions: Saturday the 11th from 6pm - 10pm (the perfect chance for a Valentine's date!) and Saturday the 18th from 10am - 2pm. Sessions are open to children with or without special needs, ages 0-8. The cost of each session is $25 per child, and $8 per additional sibling with a limit of three. Care is provided at Sammy's House, which is located at 2415 Twin Oaks Dr. Austin, TX 78757.

To register for an upcoming session or to be added to our respite email list, contact our Respite Coordinator, Brittany Hill, at:

Phone: 512-453-5258
Cell: 512-796-0606
Email: b.hill@sammyshouse.org