Every child deservesa place to belong.

The Maker’s Child is a faith-based nonprofit that comes alongside churches to serve families of children with special needs — through play, through rest, and soon, through a home. We believe respite is a gift, and we help whole communities give it.


137

Respite nights hosted

200+

Families served

9

Partner churches

1,000+

Volunteers trained


Next Respite Night

Friday, November 13 · 6:00 PM–8:30 PM

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What we do
The Maker's Playground
Active program
The Maker's Playground

Inclusive play experiences hosted with local churches, built for children of every ability — and the families who love them.

Visit the Playground →
The Maker's Child Haven
In development Coming soon
The Maker's Child Haven

A residential-style care home in the making — a physical refuge where safety, belonging, and care live under one roof.

See what's coming →
Respite Nights
Recurring event
Respite Nights

A structured, joy-filled evening for kids with special needs and their siblings — so caregivers get a real night off.

Learn about Respite Nights →

“For three hours I sat in a quiet house and remembered what rest feels like. My son came home glowing. We both needed that night.”
— A caregiver, after her first Respite Night
Give

Fund the next night of rest.

Every gift goes to something you can count: a trained volunteer, a stocked sensory room, one more family on the roster. $50 covers one child’s Respite Night from door to door.

Secure giving — payment platform to be confirmed (Donorbox or Stripe recommended).

Respite is a gift.Help us give it.