Respite Enrichment Club (REC)
The Grow Respite Enrichment Club (REC)
The Grow’s Respite Enrichment Club (REC) has been meticulously crafted to enhance community access, foster social connections, and foster independence beyond the traditional Grow schedule. We aim to cultivate an empowering environment where individuals can actively engage in society through tailored and stimulating activities. With diverse options, including creative arts workshops, technology education sessions, and indoor/outdoor adventure groups, participants can acquire new skills and interests and cultivate a deeper sense of community engagement.
Open to ALL members of Grow
Admission/Inclusion Criteria (for ages 22 and above):
- A need for meaningful community engagement/developing skills to allow for meaningful community engagement.
- Independent while in the community.
- Toileting independently.
- Ability to follow basic directions/instructions.
- Not a flight risk.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Safety/Behavior Concerns (e.g., aggression, self-injury, property destruction, elopement, stealing).
- Individuals who exhibit sexually inappropriate behavior (e.g., disrobing, elopement, stealing).
- Individuals who require 1:1 staffing ratios.
- Individuals with significant toileting concerns (as defined by program staff).
- Individuals with significant medical needs (e.g., seizures that are not medically managed, PRN meds, Pica, non-self-managed diabetes).
- Individuals with significant feeding issues or restrictive diets.
- Individuals who require medical support for administering medications.
Note: Individuals will be considered if they can self-administer or have caregivers/GH staff that agree to come to the event to distribute meds.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is REC?
Answer: REC stands for Respite Enrichment Club. This program provides respite to families and offers meaningful activities, including community interaction and skill building.
What is included?
Answer: The program includes:
- 4 hours of respite staffing.
- Entrance into community activities.
- Dinner provided by the Grow Bistro.
- Transportation home from the activity for individuals who live in Randolph, Brockton, Abington, and Easton. Transportation for other towns may be available depending on availability.
- Program supplies.
What has changed about registration?
Answer: We have transitioned from a drop-in style registration to a structured registration system. Now, when you register, you will be signing up for an activity on a specific day of the week for a two-month period. For example, if you register for a paint night session in July and August, it will be held on Mondays for those two months.
Why did you change registration?
Answer: The new registration system allows us to better plan our staffing to ensure adequate supervision. It also helps us organize activities more effectively and plan meals from our bistro with greater accuracy.
How does payment work?
Answer: When you register for a class, you are paying for all the session dates for the session. Payment plans are available to accommodate different financial needs.
Note: Payment must be received in full OR a payment plan must be started prior to any individual attending a REC event. If there is a lapse in payment, a temporary pause may be instituted until the payment plan is resumed.
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