24/7 Respite
We aim to provide 24/7 therapeutic scheduled and emergency respite care for the neurodivergent child and their siblings during times of crisis, or whenever extra support is needed. The caregiver will be given the opportunity to schedule respite for their child(ren) in advance or call for an immediate referral in an emergent situation. Learn more
Emergency Hotline
An emergency hotline number for caregivers to obtain immediate phone support.
Caregiver Support
Help build community by offering support groups for caregivers and other supports as indicated.
BRINGING RESPITE TO THOSE WHO CARE FOR NEURODIVERGENT CHILDREN IN ALABAMA.
Located in central Alabama, Stella’s Landing conveniently serves St. Clair, Jefferson, Shelby, Blount, Talledaga, and Etowah counties, but will be available to serve caregivers of neurodivergent children and siblings in the ENTIRE STATE of Alabama-even surrounding states if needed.
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Pray for the families we will serve.
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Pray for our team as we all pull together to serve these children and caregivers.
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Pray for immediate and ongoing funding of our mission to serve these special families.
53 Million
Family caregivers of children and adults in the US
75%
of family caregivers of children have unmet needs for respite.
15% to 20%
of people globally are considered neurodiverse.
(Source: National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP Public Policy Institute, Caregiving in the U.S. 2020.
Kalman Rupp, Paul S. Davies, Chad Newcomb, Howard Iams, Carrie Becker, Shanti Mulpuru, Stephen Ressler, Kathleen Romig, and Baylor Miller (2005/2006), A Profile of Children with Disabilities Receiving SSI: Highlights from the National Survey of SSI Children and Families, Social Security Bulletin, Vol 66, No.2.)
(Source: British Medical Bulliten)
Respite Care Programs also reduce the following:
- Social isolation
- Stress-related health problems
- Likelihood of institutionalization of person with special needs
- Likelihood of divorce
- Respite also reduces child abuse and neglect as well as caregiver suicide rates
(Source: FRIENDS National Resource Center)
MAKE AN IMPACT TODAY!
Stella’s Landing is largely funded by donors like you!
Support our mission by contributing a donation.
Love every child as our own.
With your help, Stella’s Landing can provide a safe, nurturing environment where neurodivergent individuals can receive care, engage in activities, feel comfortable and loved while their primary caregivers are away.
You can’t pour from an empty cup.
Evidence has shown that ALL caregivers of special needs children benefit from occasional time for themselves. Stella’s Landing can provide temporary relief for caregivers, giving them time to rest, focus on other responsibilities, vacation, or simply recharge while knowing their children are in a loving, safe, supportive environment.
Support the community.
With donor support, we will be able to provide parent and caregiver support groups along with resources to connect families with additional community services.
Stella’s Landing is committed to never adding to families’ financial hardships. The cost will be based on what the caregiver is able to to pay without causing hardship for their families. Our goal is to ensure all caregivers of neurodivergent children, regardless of income, can obtain and access occasional respite—up to two weeks per year, utilized however best fits your family’s needs.
Want more info on your particular caregiver respite needs? You can email us at respite@stellaslanding.org or fill out the form on our contact page.
“I will praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are your works, and my soul knows that very well.”
Psalm 139:14