University of North Alabama Respite Program
University of North Alabama, Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions
Florence, Alabama - Lauderdale County
Source checked
Jun 8, 2026
Florence
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University of North Alabama, One Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL 35632
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Provider overview
The University of North Alabama's nursing college runs a monthly respite program in Florence where children with special needs and their siblings join buddies for supervised activities, giving parents a break.
The University of North Alabama's Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions hosts a monthly respite program in Florence, pairing children who have special needs and their siblings with buddies for a supervised evening of activities while giving parents a break.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.una.edu/nursing/respite-program.html
- Phone
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Ages
- Children with special needs and their siblings; confirm age ranges for respite nights
- Season
- Monthly respite night events during the academic year
- Cost
- Confirm whether respite nights are free, current eligibility, and how to register a child and siblings.
We found a contact page, but not a direct phone or email in the public sources we checked. Use the contact link and confirm current details before planning a visit.
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Programs and offerings
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Monthly respite nights
Monthly respite night events for children with special needs and their siblings, with assigned buddies and activities including crafts, sensory-friendly games, entertainment, and prizes.
- Ages
- Children with special needs and their siblings; confirm age ranges for respite nights
- Season
- Monthly respite night events during the academic year
- Schedule
- Contact the UNA Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions for upcoming monthly respite night dates and how to register.
- Cost
- Confirm whether respite nights are free, current eligibility, and how to register a child and siblings.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- Jun 8, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The University of North Alabama's official nursing page describes a monthly Florence respite program where families bring a child with special needs and siblings for an evening, each child is assigned a buddy for direct supervision, and activities include food, crafts, entertainment, sensory-friendly games, and prizes.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Monthly respite nights
The official nursing page describes a monthly Florence respite program where families bring a child with special needs and siblings for an evening, each child is assigned a buddy for direct supervision, and activities include food, crafts, entertainment, sensory-friendly games, and prizes.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The official source names a respite program, a break for parents, a child with special needs and siblings, assigned buddies for direct supervision, nursing students, faculty, trained volunteers, and sensory-friendly games.
Access notes to confirm: Ask about buddy matching, supervision during the evening, activity accommodations, sibling participation, drop-off and pickup, registration steps, and any cost or eligibility requirements.
What we checked
What we found: The University of North Alabama's official nursing page describes a monthly Florence respite program where families bring a child with special needs and siblings for an evening, each child is assigned a buddy for direct supervision, and activities include food, crafts, entertainment, sensory-friendly games, and prizes.
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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- Provider websiteUniversity of North Alabama Respite Program
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Is University of North Alabama Respite Program reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
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What information should families confirm with University of North Alabama, Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions?
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