A Rosie Place for Children

This place is exceptional. From the touching base beforehand, the admission process, and the stay itself to the discharge, all was very thorough and caring. This respite time gave me a chance to catch my breath. All the clothes, that my child used, came home washed. I am very thankful for "A Rosie Place!"

Our family has been involved with A Rosie Place for many years. We are very grateful to have this wonderful resource in our community. Our 2 medically fragile daughters have been able to stay for respite weekends which has allowed my husband and I to have a break and even take a short trip to NYC, something we could not have done without help from A Rosie Place. And the girls enjoy tons of love and attention from the nurses and volunteers during their stay. They always come home with an amazing art project after their stay. We feel comfortable knowing the staff listens to our tips and special requests for their care. We can call anytime during the weekend and get updates, which is very reassuring. Aside from the weekend respite, A Rosie Place has been doing a great job of identifying resources in the community for families with medically fragile children. We have gotten to take our girls to some playgroups, learned about different organizations we can join, and get advice from experts and other parents. Today we get to take our girls to a Halloween party for kids with chronic medical issues at Notre Dame. We learned about this activity at A Rosie Place. We enjoy being able to involve our kids in activities, in spite of their limitations due to their medical issues, and A Rosie Place supports us in this mission!

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A Rosie Place is a great resource for parents like me raising a child with severe medical issues. The things I like the best are the family events and playgroup. My son gets to play with kids just like him. He gets to see other kids with tracheotomy's, kids eating using a feeding tube, and kids rolling around in wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment just like him. I get to talk to other parents just as exhausted and stressed as me caring for their medical fragile child 24 hours a day. They truly understand what it's like to celebrate the small accomplishments their child makes that most people take for granted. I can talk to someone that really knows what it's like to worry that you're back won't give out, so we can continue to transfer our growing children. They understand a simple trip to the store involves packing all emergency equipment, suction machines, transferring the child from wheelchair to car seat, and not to mention lifting the wheelchair in and out of the vehicle because most of us can't afford wheelchair accessible vehicles. A Rosie place is a great organization to help medically fragile kids.

There are no that could explain how wonderful A Rosie Place is. It is the one place I know that if my grand daughter is at she is having fun and is Safe. Everyone there has been so very nice and professional . I never have to worry at all when she stays there. And the time away is a godsend for both her and me..

I have been face painting here for a few years. It is the most amazing place the kids are so loved and well cared for here. I have meet so many amazing families and care givers. They make I feel like your a part of a huge family. I would definitely recommend to take your children here. And if your looking for a great place to donate some money to they are very deserving of anything you could give.

A Rosie Place does everything with their whole heart! From the respite weekends to the HAVEN events and everything in between, every attempt is made to consider each detail from start to finish! Every staff member is present because they truly love "their" kids! God bless this amazing organization and all the families/staff/volunteers involved! :)

Working at A Rosie Place has been one of the best experiences in my nursing career. The staff are amazing, not only are they professional, they truly exemplify their passion and commitment to serve. The organization is supportive of the families they serve and their staff. I enjoy going to work and being able to care for our children. The organization offers staff a variety of pediatric experiences including caring for patients with rare disorders and high tech equipment yet allows them to participate in fun activities with the kids.

A Rosie Place is a community of inspiring kids, their supportive families, and wonderful caregivers. It is a home away from home for all who have the privilege to share in all it has to offer: friendship, education, compassion, care, and most importantly fun. The kids are at the center of everything at A Rosie Place, and it is evident upon seeing the dedication of those who make it all possible.

I just started working at A Rosie Place recently and don't know how I got so lucky. It's an outstanding place where the workers truly love the children as their own. The staff is wonderful and they love to teach and also learn themselves and with kids as amazing as these, we are ALWAYS learning. What an amazing organization for families and children and what a blessing the families are to the staff that work there.

Every hour spent volunteering at A Rosie Place is a unique and humbling experience. They provide amazing services for kids and are committed to creating a welcoming environment. Everybody at Rosie loves to be there.

This is a home away from home for my daughter,the only place that I feel comfortable letting her spend a night cause I no she will be very well cared for .Thank you Rosie place for giving us parents a break and taking good care of our children!!

This organization has not only changed my life but so many families in and around our community with the different resources they provide! I wish everyone could see what an amazing place this is and how it is benefiting our community.

I was hired by A Rosie Place in June of this year, in the role of support staff, while I finish nursing school. I looked forward to gaining experience, but have been completely humbled by the experience. The kids and staff are incredible. It's an honor to be trusted to care for these children while the families are able to enjoy respite.

I have been delivering babies in our community for over 30 years. Unfortunately, some have been premature or have congenital birth defects. A Rosie Place was createde to provide respite care for these children and their families. To my knowledge it is the only location in the state of Indiana that offers such services. I joined the board 3 1/2 years ago to lend my time, voice, and money to this most amazing endeavor.

I am one of the founders of this non-profit organization which started as a round table conversation between many representatives of our community in an attempt to meet a huge need.
The families of medically fragile in our community needed support to maintain the integrity of their households and respite from 24-hour care for their loved ones.
We educated friends and families around us and raised the funds to build a home that serves the needs of this vulnerable population and continue to support the mission with fund raised dollars, even as we recruit highly trained nurses to care for these special fragile children.
The growth has been remarkable and the impact on families has been huge while the need for funding continues to grow each year. The small, but wonderful staff who have volunteered countless hours and work harder than we could ever pay for remain the reason why A Rosie Place has become a gem in our community.
Medically fragile children and families deserve this support, but it is expensive, labor-intensive care and with more support and funding we will get better each year.

I've been volunteering with this organization for the last two years and it is an amazing program! Every time that I go, I can see how much the staff cares about each and every patient. It helps me see why I decided to be a doctor in the first place!

A great resource for our son, who has cerebral palsy. He loves the play groups hosted there.

Our son, Chaz, has autism, a seizure disorder and bronchopulmonary disease, so he needs constant supervision. The staff and volunteers at A Rosie Place are wonderful with him and always find ways to keep him engaged and happy. He comes home happy, talks about it for days, and can't wait to go again - "I wanna go A Rosie Place!" Is a common refrain at our house. I can give no higher recommendation than that we take him back without reservation every time he's able to go.

I'm a volunteer at a Rosie Place, and I absolutely love it! All the staff are so friendly, and the kids and families are so appreciative for everything that this organization does. The environment resonates care and compassion.

I have volunteered a few times at a Rosie Place and can't express enough how much the staff appreciated what I did. It is such an awesome organization and the community is truly lucky to have this available for the kids. It is an amazing place filled with love.

A Rosie Place has been a Godsend to our family. Our son requires 24 hour care 7 days a week, and most of the time we are up to the task, but we are often exhausted and feel guilty that we don't give his twin enough of our attention. Now, we are blessed to have the team at A Rosie Place that give us much needed respite care. We feel confident that he is well cared for in a beautiful safe place and we rest and refuel. This is a service that all parents of medically fragile children desperately need.

We have been so excited about the opportunities at a Rosie Place! Our family enjoys each of their Haven events, which includes our disabled children and their typical siblings. They organize play groups and encourage interaction through the events by connecting the parents. We have met and maintained many friendships since meeting at A Rosie Place, with people who understand our struggles of special needs children. It's comfortable, clean and very pleasant to be in their building, where we feel like we have been welcomed into the home of great friends. Can't say enough positive about the administration that keeps us up to date on services available in the community, truly cares about our children and takes the time to interact with all the little people in their house! So very grateful for the serving hands that make A Rosie Place a haven for those of us who really need it.

As a Certified Child Life Specialist, I believe A Rosie place is doing great things for the medically fragile community! Not only by giving families respite to enjoy a break from the every day care, but to spend time with their other children, to also hosting family gatherings and play groups!
A Rosie Place enriches the lives of children by adapting plays groups and activities to fit them best! I love A Rosie Place, it will forever have a place in my heart and I cannot wait to see them grow in the future!
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I am a volunteer at A Rosie Place. The staff and administration are truly committed to providing the children with a safe and stimulating stay. There are activities and toys to match every ability. The home like atmosphere is warm and welcoming. It never feels like I am anywhere but a friend's home for an overnight stay when I am volunteering. The community is truly blessed to have such a wonderful place for very special children and their families.

I am a RN at A Rosie Place and always look forward to my time there. So, it not only benefits the wonderful families and children, but also those who work and volunteer there. Everyone involved goes above and beyond to make sure that these special kids, and their families, have a wonderrful experience.

I've been involved in numerous not for profit organizations from various angles. Rarely do you see the vast amount of passion and love the staff exudes at the Rosie Place.

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I volunteer at A Rosie Place and cannot say one bad word about the place. I look forward to visiting A Rosie Place every time that I volunteer. The children who stay at the facility are so loving and fun to be around. The staff make it their mission to create an environment where the children feel like they are on a fun vacation while visiting. A Rosie Place is a beautiful facility and is truly a wonderful experience for all involved.

A beautiful place for beautiful children! A unique home to assist parents of special needs children. I don't know who gets more excited for the weekend visits- the children or the parents.

Rosie's place is our second home. We love the organization so much and the things they do for our family. We think of everyone who works there as family members. They understand our needs and strive to make our son feel very comfortable there. We love the haven events and we love helping them out when in need. I directed every special need family to Rosie's place. It was something definitely needed in our community. We appreciate it so much.

I started volunteering at A Rosie Place this past spring and I was impressed from the moment I pulled in the parking lot for the first time. I could brag about it all day long. The facility is beautiful, extremely safe, and feels just like a home. The staff is experienced, organized, and very knowledgable about caring for medically fragile children. They are all wonderful examples for me as a nursing student. Everyone involved with ARP works very hard to stay connected with the community, organize events, and make sure there are always tons of fun activities for the kids to do. The kids are an absolute joy to be with and I never leave without a smile on my face. I couldn't be more thankful for the opportunity to be apart of A Rosie Place's family. I would not think twice about recommending A Rosie Place to anyone and am confident they would love the organization just as much as I do!

We love A Rosie Place! Even though we live over an hour away, it is well worth the drive! The staff are incredible! They love my daughter and go beyond the extra mile with her! Sarah loves all the attention, the fact that she can go outside to ride a bike and take a bath in the whirlpool tub. The whole family is loved and cared for. Keep up your excellent service and caring!

My husband and I have had the most amazing opportunity to play Mr. & Mrs. Santa at A Rosie Place the last couple of years during the holidays. It is truly an amazing place with the most wonderful, caring staff and volunteers you can imagine. The children and family members we have met provide us both with such an amazing experience and feeling we continue to talk about it year round to our family and friends. They provide such an wonderful environment for all who attend the event and make sure that each and every child is made to feel like the most important person in the world. Having 5 healthy children and 5 healthy grandsons of our own, it makes us feel even more blessed to be a part of it. The outpouring of love and compassion the staff show to all is beyond words. All the children we come in contact with are so warm and caring even though they are battling such handicaps. Thank you Rosie Place for our wonderful experience! We hope to have a long relationship with you!

O'Hana Heritage Foundation/A Rosie Place is a beautiful, family friendly, safe and loving facility that will offer wonderful care to your medically fragile child. As a volunteer, I have seen the care and dedication of the staff. They will ensure your child is well taken care of so you can have peace of mind. I highly recommend A Rosie Place.

O'Hana Heritage Foundation is an absolutely wonderful organization. They truly care about and understand the trials and tribulations families go through when caring for medically fragile children on a daily basis. I am the parent of a medically fragile child and what O'Hana Heritage Foundation has done for me and my family is priceless. They gave us a much needed break and a weekend my husband and I could spend together with our other two children.

Caring for a medically fragile child usually requires skilled nursing care. However, most of us are not nurses, we are just moms and dads learning nursing skills so we are able to take care of our children in our homes 24/7.

A Rosie Place is a facility whose time has come. I had been looking for a place to take my daughter Mary Mae, who is 16 years old, and completely dependant on me for everything. I am a single parent, I work and I care for both of my girls (twins) myself. I do not get much down time. Relaxing time where i can regenerate and regroup is nearly unheard of. So when a Rosie Place opened up I was one on the first ones in line to sign up my daughter. The staff is very well trained and professional. The doctor and nurse on staff that day were Mary's former caregivers! Can you beat that!?

The facility is state of the art and beautiful also. There were seperate rooms for each quest, a large play area and even a "quite" area with books and computers for enjoyment.

As the grandfather,guardian, and sole caregiver of a medically-dependent child, I have made many sacrifices to provide a level of care to my granddaughter that will help her to achieve her full potential. One of the most difficult sacrifices that I chose to make was that I would no longer have much free time to spend with my teenage daughter, helping her learn and grow into a happy and responsible adult. I am seldom able to leave the house for an extended period of time, other than working hours. A Rosie Place allowed me to be able to spend a weekend away from the 24/7 caregiving responsibilities that consume so much of my waking hours, and spend that weekend taking a mini-vacation that has helped me to strengthen my bond with my daughter.

Because of my granddaughters special needs, it is very difficult for me to find qualified caregivers for her. She requires a highly-skilled medical professional to care for her. I do not entrust her care to many people, and I am very selective in the places that I allow her to go. A Rosie Place, however, won me over almost immediately with their warm and welcomig atmosphere, skilled and knowledgeable staff, and the overall feeling of peace and home that pervades the facility. It is obvious to anyone who walks through the front door that A Rosie Placehas been, and contunues to be, a labor of love.

O'Hana Hertitage's A Rosie Place in South Bend, IN provides family centered inidvidualistic care for medically fragile children in a beautiful 5 bedroom handicap accessible home - this is allowing 2 very important factors to take place: 1.) the child receives impeccable care in the same manner he/she would at home as the caregiver (usually parents) are interviewed in depth as to each aspect of their child's care and then a care plan is devised to make sure the child recieves the exact nursing adn therapy care that he/she would at home (same times, same equipment, etc.)- this makes the child feel so comfortable! 2.) the parent/caregiver who is usually spending 24 hours a day 7 days a week providing care - is given a break so that can refresh with their spouse or other children (or even by themselves. This so very important to their own health! Many winners - the medically fragile child and their family!

my sons last day was at ohana heritage. we have gone to many events their we loved meeting other parent with children that had speicial needs. the staff are wonderful and the home is so bueatiful and so needed for these kids. i will miss them so much. my son passed almost two months ago. but his last day was at an event at there we were not aware that that would be is last day of life but he could not of had a better day thank you to all the people their for all they do