Kids special needs ministry

This ministry serves children from infancy through 5th grade who have special needs. However, eligibility for older students will be determined on a case by case basis. This program is available both services. However you must choose which service you would like to attend to help with volunteer rotation schedule. Your child will be paired with a “buddy” (team member) in the regular classroom where they will be participating in the same curriculum and activities as their peers.

Every child who is involved in the Kids Special Needs Ministry needs to have a completed Child Profile Form on file with the Kids Department. This profile provides valuable information for team members to determine the best way to interact, teach, and ensure the safety of your child. Upon receiving the profile form, an Individual Spiritual Plan (ISP) with input from the parents/guardians and the Special Needs Coordinator. The ISP will be shared with the buddies and classroom teachers. For any questions regarding the Kids Special Needs Ministry, please contact Hope York at 765-362-5494.

If your family or child with special needs wishes to attend a special event at church, we ask that you notify the RP Kids Director, Hope York, in advance to allow time for additional volunteers and/or special accommodations to be made.

In order to schedule our volunteers appropriately, we ask for open communication. If you cannot attend a service, please notify us by email or phone. We understand that life happens and if you need to cancel Sunday morning, please just email the Kids Special Needs Ministry Coordinator so we can notify your child’s buddy.

As changes occur in your child’s behavior, medicine, diagnosis, or home environment, please keep us up to date. Knowing these changes will help us better serve you and your child and allow us to help with prayers and/or resources.