6856 Bellaire Blvd.
Houston, TX 77074
713-271-6001
What Is Parents Night Out
Parents who have children with mentally handicapping conditions can have difficulty finding time away. Between the struggle of the child's needs and the difficulty of finding people who are capable of caring for those needs, getting away even for a few hours can become a near impossibility.
This is where HARC comes in.
On Friday evenings from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., HARC provides “Parents Night Out” programs where the kids can have an entertaining evening and the parents can enjoy up to four hours away.
HARC's “Parents Night Out” program gives an enjoyable evening for kids. A typical evening will include games, crafts, music, movies and loads of fun events. The programs are created to offer the participants a great time in a nonsectarian environment.
While HARC plans for an inclusion program with a large variety of group activities, HARC also has 1:1 activities for kids who are not ready for group events.
HARC's “Parents Night Out” Program gives an enjoyable evening for parent. While the kids are enjoying themselves, fathers and mothers can find a refreshing get away. Parents have reported that the joy of having a “date night,” going shopping, or just having a quiet evening at home alone, can be a wonderful respite.
“Parents Night Out” is more than just a fun get away for children with mentally handicapping conditions… it is a break for the whole family.
Parents Night Out Guidelines
Children are required to be preregistered for the Parents Night Out program, and a $10 fee is requested per child. Partial scholarships are available, and second child discounts apply. Since children with handicapping conditions also often relate well with their "typical learning" siblings, special invitation rates are offered for these siblings.
PNO is restricted to children ages 4-21 years of age (age limits are flexible at the discretion of the HARC program director).
All allergies, diet restrictions, and other special needs need to be made known in advance.
Contact HARC at 713-271-6001 for more information.
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