Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Special Needs Ministry (BREATHE)
Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
Roeland Park, Kansas - Johnson County
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Jun 4, 2026
Roeland Park
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Provider overview
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Special Needs Ministry offers BREATHE, a monthly respite program giving families of children and adults with disabilities a break while participants enjoy a supported recreational evening.
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Special Needs Ministry supports people with disabilities and their families across northeast Kansas, including the BREATHE monthly respite program.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://archkck.org/special-needs/resources/
- Phone
- 913-647-3054
- jruoff@archkck.org
- Ages
- People with disabilities ages 5 and older, plus their siblings
- Season
- Recurring respite events; official 2026 newsletters list February 21, March 28, and April 18 BREATHE events. Confirm the next date directly.
- Cost
- Contact the Special Needs Ministry to confirm registration, cost, and how to enroll a participant in BREATHE respite.
Location contacts
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BREATHE respite evenings gather monthly at a Johnson County location. Families should confirm the current site, dates, and registration with the ministry.
Programs and offerings
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BREATHE respite program
Monthly respite for families, recreational/leisure activities, 1:1 or 2:1 volunteer support, on-site nursing, and a meal for participants with disabilities ages 5 and older.
- Ages
- People with disabilities ages 5 and older, plus their siblings
- Season
- Recurring respite events; official 2026 newsletters list February 21, March 28, and April 18 BREATHE events. Confirm the next date directly.
- Schedule
- Contact Josh Ruoff for future BREATHE respite dates; the ministry page also lists 2026 Special Needs Family Camp and Totus Tuus Special Needs Camp.
- Cost
- Contact the Special Needs Ministry to confirm registration, cost, and how to enroll a participant in BREATHE respite.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 4, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Special Needs Ministry runs BREATHE, a monthly respite program for children and adults with disabilities ages 5 and older and their siblings, gathering for a recreational/leisure evening with 1:1 or 2:1 volunteer support and an on-site registered nurse, with a published staff contact.
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- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
BREATHE respite program
The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Special Needs Ministry runs BREATHE, a monthly respite program for children and adults with disabilities ages 5 and older and their siblings, gathering for a recreational/leisure evening with 1:1 or 2:1 volunteer support and an on-site registered nurse, with a published staff contact.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source names respite care, families with a member with a disability, ages 5 and older, siblings, 1:1 or 2:1 volunteer support, a registered nurse, and a recreational/leisure setting.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about 1:1 or 2:1 staffing, nursing and medical support, meals, eligible ages, the meeting location, and how to register a participant.
What we checked
What we found: The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas Special Needs Ministry runs BREATHE, a monthly respite program for children and adults with disabilities ages 5 and older and their siblings, gathering for a recreational/leisure evening with 1:1 or 2:1 volunteer support and an on-site registered nurse, with a published staff contact.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
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- Nonprofit directorySpecial Needs Ministry - Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
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What to confirm
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Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
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