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Buddy Break

  • First Baptist O'Fallon 1111 East Highway 50 O'Fallon, IL, 62269 United States (map)

Buddy Break is a FREE respite program where children, youth and young adults with special needs (VIPs) make new friends, play fun games, enjoy crafts, stories, music and more!  Meanwhile, their parents/caregivers can enjoy time away from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for two hours. 

Buddy Break is open to VIP’s and their siblings. Each VIP and sibling(s) is paired one-on-one with a Buddy.

WHO ARE VIPS?

VIPs are children, youth and young adults with special needs, which include any physical, cognitive, medical or hidden disability, chronic or life-threatening illness, or those who are medically fragile.

WHO ARE BUDDIES?

Buddies are youth and adult who are paired one-on-one with our VIPs.

HOW TO REGISTER:

  • Click the “VIP Sign Up” button below to complete the Info Form at Nathaniel’s Hope.

  • Once the VIP Sign Up is complete, click the “Buddy Break Reservation” button below to reserve your child's spot at our next FBCO Buddy Break event.

Registration opens october 13th

Earlier Event: October 30
FBCO For Life: Pro-Life Group
Later Event: November 4
FBA Family + Friends Trivia Night