We know taking care of a child with disabilities can be difficult if you don’t take the time to relax and rewind occasionally. That’s why we offer parents time off programs, so you can take some time off while your child is cared for in a safe and fun environment. We’ve done our best to make our programs flexible to meet the needs of nearly any schedule. So, give yourself the gift of time to take a breath, read a book, do some shopping, or get a massage!
Register for a time that works best for you – because YOU deserve it!
Parents’ Time Off Programs
Schedule:
Every 1st Friday night, 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Every 2nd Saturday afternoon, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
* No sessions during June, July, or holidays.
Location:
7880 Bent Branch Drive, Suite 150, Irving, TX 75063 (Ability Connection’s Main Campus)
Fees:
Self-Pay – $25 per session
Half-Pay – $15 per session *
Minimum Pay – $5 per session *
* Fee assistance is available for those in need. Payment methods include PayPal, cash, check, or money order.
(ENGLISH VERSION) Click here to register.
(SPANISH VERSION) Click here to register.
If you are already registered, click here to select upcoming dates for your child to attend.
Holiday Programs
Covering Spring Break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
Schedule:
Days vary by holiday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location:
7880 Bent Branch Drive, Suite 150, Irving, TX 75063
Spring Break: 5 days, Monday-Friday
Thanksgiving: 3 days, Monday-Wednesday
Christmas: 10 days, Monday-Friday, except on the actual holidays
Fees per day (sliding scale):
Self-Pay – $95
Half-Pay – $50
Minimum Pay – $10
* Fee assistance is available for those in need. Payment methods include PayPal, cash, check, or money order.
In-Home Assistance
Ability Connection’s In-Home Assistance Program provides parents and guardians with a much-needed break while their children are safely cared for at home by another trusted caregiver of their choice. Parents can use this time to do other important tasks, in or away from home. This program is available for children under the age of 18 who reside in Dallas County, thanks to a generous grant from The Crystal Charity Ball.
Assistance in Your Own Home
Receive a voucher for up to $100 worth of in-home respite care per quarter.
For additional information on our In-Home Assistance, and for worry-free tips and suggested caregiver-interview questions, please read “A Guide for Caregiver Relief.”
To get started in this incredible Youth Services program, complete and save the Registration and W-9 forms below, then send them to YouthServices@abilityconnection.org:
In-Home Assistance Registration Form
Once In-Home Assistance care has been provided, please complete and send the In-Home Provider Form to YouthServices@abilityconnection.org.