Jill’s House

Our son just had his first weekend at Jill’s House — we feel so fortunate to have a place like Jill’s House for him — he had a great time and we were very comfortable with his care there — just amazing people with so much patience and experience. Having this respite weekend allowed us time with our teenage daughter where she got to be the center of attention and we got to reconnect as a couple and go hiking as well.
It’s absolutely a wonderful experience for families that have a special needs child.

We are a family who has benefitted from the respite program at Jill’s House. 2012 was the first time in 11 ½ years we had a disability free weekend. Our daughter has an intellectual disability with aggressive and self-​injurious behaviors. My husband and I, along with our two younger children, ages 12 and 10 are always on. By virtue of the safety protocols, the loving staff, the amazing facility, all of our fears of leaving our daughter for the weekend quickly diminished! Jill’s House recently hosted a prom and my daughter cried at the end of the two hours because she had so much fun! If you ever have an opportunity, please donate your time and money to support the program.

Unconditional love.
As cheesy as it may sound, this place oozes unconditional love for children with special needs. From the carefully thought-​out interior décor to the doting, compassionate staff, Jill’s House is one of the most tangible manifestations of love for a group of children often overlooked by the general public.
Jill’s House is an overnight respite home for special-​needs children. For the kids, it’s like a fun sleepover — there’s a music room with musical instruments, sing-​a-​long DVDs, and space to dance, a technology room with touch-​screen computers, an art room, a gym, an indoor pool, a playground, and nature-​themed «pods» with more games, puzzles, toys, video games, and even a movie screen (tell me you didn’t have to take a breath in between reading that list). For the hard-​working parents (for whom I have such great respect and admiration), it’s a chance for them to have a night to themselves.
Furthermore, Jill’s House is an incredibly safe place for these children. The intake coordinators are very detailed in recording each individual child’s diet restrictions, medical concerns, and methods of communication. They also make sure to give the parents (and the child) a tour of the facility beforehand. The intake coordinators, then, propagate all of this information to the staff who work directly with the children. Now, the staff are a group of people who are not only efficient caretakers, but are also genuinely loving people. It’s apparent that the children quickly form bonds with the staff and recognize them when they return. It’s heartwarming to witness.
I could go on and on, but (as another review has pointed out) it might be easier to just visit the website or call.
Ultimately, this facility houses an amazing group of workers and a precious group of kids.

WOW!!! JUST WOW~!!!
I came here for the open house and toured the facility. I think it’s pretty safe to say it’s a one of a kind (if not the only) non-​profit organization /​facility that allows you to drop off your child (ren) with special needs, for a day or two on the weekend to allow the parents some time of respite. Absolutely love their mission and the fact that they care specifically for an otherwise marginalized population.
They have three «lodges» each with 10 rooms (half singles, half doubles), outdoor playground, pool, indoor gymnasium, chapel, a variety of rooms for computers, music, arts & crafts, sensory stimulation and quite rooms. And practically everything has a theme. It really does look like a kids’ paradise… and hopefully it will be.
You’ll need to register on their website to utilize their services.