The Merle and Shirley Harris Children and Family Division
Because every child is part of our community, JARC's Merle and Shirley Harris Division provides support and services to families who have a child with disabilities through:
- Outreach, support, advocacy, referrals, and educational programs for families;
- Respite care for children with disabilities who live at home;
- Recreational and social programs for teens and adults with disabilities;
- One-on-one aides to enable children with disabilities to participate in organized recreational activities with non-disabled peers;
- Comprehensive supports for children with special needs so they may successfully attend religious day schools;
- Building skill and enrichment classes for adults;
- Community outreach to advance the understanding and acceptance of children with special needs;
- Information, case management and support to families interested in future residential placement
To learn more, call Randee Black, LMSW, JARC Social Worker at 248-538-6610 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 248-538-6610 end_of_the_skype_highlighting x332 or email randeeblack@jarc.org.