Pause for Parents, Play for Kids

Pause is a program that supports families with disabilities through rest, support, connection, and fun!
Join CAN DO for a super easy way to make an impact!

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✏ CAN DO: Back to School
When we say “Back to School” you might think of an exciting shopping trip with your kiddos for new clothes and supplies. When families who have kiddos with differing needs hear it they may find themselves immediately anxious and stressed.

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💛 CAN DO: Guess What's BACK?!
Volunteers are the core of Pause. And when we say core - we mean it. They are the foundation of everything we do and give Pause the capacity to support hundreds of families each year.
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🍧 CAN DO: Family Fun. What's It Mean?
Did you know that the four pillars of Pause - rest, support, connection, and fun are intentional strategies based on national data and over 7500 hours of our Pause team talking to caregivers?
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👯‍♀️ CAN DO: Let's Dance!
What does it mean to really belong? To feel accepted? To feel valued? To feel loved? For special needs families, finding this sense of belonging can be an uphill climb.
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🌼 CAN DO: New Partnerships, Old Friends
Something Pause doesn’t often talk about are the stories we hear from families about their journey to find a faith community.
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https://t.co/Lie7ZrgoJo

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🚘 CAN DO: Combating Isolation
Isolation. Many special needs families find themselves isolated in their communities. Why? While in some ways it feels super complicated, it really boils down to something super simple.
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✅ CAN DO: What's NEW?
This is a BIG week in Pause world! As most of you know, we are in the process of launching out on our own and have filed to become our own 501c3. On Thursday, July 1 Pause will officially become Pause for Parents, Play for Kids, Inc!
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✨ CAN DO: What Makes Pause Different?
You could say that along with our kiddos, Pause is a little neurodiverse too! Pause has been fortunate enough to have the flexibility to do things a little bit differently to help fill in gaps...
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🤝 CAN DO: Making an Impact
Okay, okay. We know the risk of a statement like “when you volunteer with Pause you alter the course of a person’s life forever” is that it could resemble a corny Hallmark movie line. #DontComeAtUs
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📦 CAN DO: Big News!
One thing Pause can promise is growth! Daily we watch families reach goals, learn new things and change the trajectory of their lives.
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🐟Pause CAN DO: Let's Go Fishing
All kiddos learn differently - whether they have differing needs or not. Some kids would prefer to learn their spelling words by jumping on a trampoline, while others may prefer a quiet and calm place.
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https://t.co/tHMaFQHKSi

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🏃 CAN DO: Creating Connections

The CAN DO Directory is all about making connections. But, how do we make connections and what difference do they actually make?

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📌 CAN DO: Did You Know?
Did you know that one of the staples of the Pause program is feedback? Pause values feedback SO much that we gather it every chance we get - after every event or opportunity we will send a survey to capture highs, lows, and opportunities for growth.

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🌻 CAN DO: Let's Have FUN!
Family Fun. What does it really mean? Why is it important and one of the Pause core values? Family fun creates happy memories, builds self-esteem and strengthens family bonds.

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https://t.co/QbTcAfzOAh

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Volunteer to spend quality time with Pause kiddo over Zoom doing an activity together! It's easy - you and your paired child pick an activity and we will order/ship the supplies to both of you. Your main job? Have FUN!
Learn more here: 👇https://t.co/HnN4attqZV

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🌸 CAN DO: The Need for Continued Connection

Kiddos with disabilities are statistically more supported by professionals and agencies when they are young. Why? It might not be what you think!

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The Pause Family Network is a safe space for caregivers of kiddos with special needs to connect, find and share resources, link into FREE virtual events, ask advice, and be a part of a true community who understands the special needs life!

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Join the Pause Family Network for a safe place to link into free virtual events, find and share resources, ask advice, and have a true community of caregivers who get it! Join the group for more information: https://t.co/t06HHHhG8s

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Butler County FCFC's Pause Respite virtual programming is expanding statewide! They are providing virtual rest, support, connection and fun for caregivers and families who have children with special needs.