All in Need, Family Support Fundraiser Bookfair Fundraiser

All in Need, Family Support is a local nonprofit with mission is to provide support to families with children, ages 18 and under, that have special needs in the East Bay Area. By Offering respite care in a nurturing and learning environment; promoting social interaction, gross and fine motor activities all in a sensory based atmosphere.

TEACHERS, STUDENTS, PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, AND EVERYONE ELSE: Join us for our next fundraiser at Barnes and Noble in Walnut Creek on Saturday, September 6th and Sunday September 7th.  10% to 20% of your purchase benefits AiN!  You aren't in the East Bay area, that is okay because you have more time, September 3rd to September 8th  to purchase at bn.com make sure you enter 11401999, so your purchase will support this AiN.

Please view link to for more information and the flyer. 

See you there!

All in Need, Family Support Special Event: Mad Hatter Merry Unbirthday Party!

Make sure you register for this special event, we are celebrating everyone's unbirthday, Saturday September 13th 1:30 to 3:00 pm. This event is designed for children with special needs; however, their siblings are welcome too!  This event will be held at Oak Park Christian Center in the new Special Forces room near the CMC.  Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, and Alice have said they plan on stopping by. Emily Wallin will be back taking photos for this event, and to make it a little more fun kids they will be able to use Wonderland props in their photos. Thank you to Irene Willoughby each child will be able to take home a tea cup!

For more information visit their newest updated email or their webpage!

Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Others (AiN Blog Post)

If I haven’t asked before, let me ask now. How do you take care of yourself? At AiN we want to make sure you are doing things that are taking care of yourself. I know for myself being able to leave my son, who has special needs with anyone wasn’t the easiest thing. Yet, I tried to make sure I made it to the gym knowing if there was a problem them would call me. They called me more than once and they quickly learned that Yaakov didn’t like to be touched.

For more on this blog post visit AiN site.http://www.allinneed.org/irun4blogpost/

Social Club: Day Out! Breakfast and a Pedi!

Look at our last Social Club event! It started out as breakfast with two amazing kids, but then the girls got an idea.



For those of you who don't know the boy is my son, so I didn't feel to guilty having fun with the girl and letting him hang out with his dad. (Autumn)

All in Need, Family Support has a new look!

We are thrilled to report that through the month of February you will see changes in our website, newsletters, and other things here at AiN! 



Offering the service with a new look!  Visit our website today.

Santa Came to Town!

Though Santa has come and gone, he and Mrs. Claus made a special stop to visit and have breakfast with some of our AiN children and their families on December 14th.
Twenty-five participants in all. Mrs. Claus had made a special batch of candy canes just for the visit and Santa brought gifts for each child.  Both Mrs. Claus and Santa graciously took time to have their pictures taken with the children and volunteers. 

For more on this blog post visit AiN's blog

A Sibling of a Special Needs Child Needs a Respite

My youngest coming towards me angry swinging his hands and yelling. As he is moving closer, I try to get up off the ground; scared, tired, and overwhelmed wondering what type of damage my four year old son is about to do to me. Moving quickly after my back surgery was hard and painful, but I have to move because he is coming at me. I have to protect myself and my oldest son. My night in shining armor steps in and starts taunting his younger brother, It works the younger one now goes after his brother which gives me time to get up off the ground and able to move in and protect both myself and my oldest. Austin, who is six, now takes on the job as protector. Once again the thoughts come; over flowing:

To read more visit All in Need, Family Support Blog

Register for All in Need, Family Support!

Social Event: Our next Game Night on Thursday, April 17th at 6:30 pm to 8 pm at St. Andrew's, 1601 Mary Drive in Pleasant Hill.  At this event we will play board games, work on taking turns, and even work on imaginary stories. To join us for this event is $25, click to register. If payment isn't received by Monday, May 14th there will an additional $5 late charge.


Respite Event: Saturday, May 19th 5:30-8:30 our theme is 'Five Senses.' At this time we will be serving children 3 years to 6th grade. This event is located at Oak Park Christian Center, 2073 Oak Park Blvd. in the CMC. Preregistration is crucial. We need to know how many children we will have, to make sure there are the correct number of volunteers and enough supplies for activities. Space is limited. Due to not having enough volunteers we can only offer a single 1:1 this evening.   Registeration after Monday, May 7th for Respite, click here. The cost for this event is $30 per child.

AiN Social Group 8-16 years of age RSVP NOW

Requested by one of our AiN children we will be doing a Wii Game night at our next Social Group, Thursday, January 19th. We start at 6:30 pm at St. Andrew's. 1601 Mary Dr. Pleasant Hill

Please RSVP now and the $20 payment is due by Monday, January 16th. If payment is received later then the 16th there is an additional $5 charge. Please send payments to All in Need, Family Support 25-A Crescent Dr, #214 Pleasant Hill CA 94523

WHAT: Wii Game Night Social Group
DATE: Thursday, January 19th
TIME: 6:30 to 8 pme
WHERE: 1601 Mary Drive Pleasant Hill
COST: $20 paid by January 16th

To register contact info@allinneed.org. Visit Allinneed.org for more info!

All In Need, Family Support Social Groups October 20th RSVP

Below is our nextAll in Need, Family Support Social Group. I really would love to do Mystery Night- called The Chocolaty Case of the Costume Conspiracy we need at least 9 kids.The cost for the event is $30. Please have your payment sent to me by Monday, October 17th and RSVP by responding to info@allinneed.org


Harvest Gathering-Thursday, October 20th 6:30-8, St Andrews Church 1601 Mary Dr. Pleasant Hill, CA

Please Note: At this time this social group will serve a large age range, from ages 8 to 16 years of age. Once the groups begin to grow in number we will revisit the age range and break up the groups by ages in smaller groups. At this time we do not have space for sibling, but look forward to offering something for siblings in the future.

Just a reminder if you sign up for one social group it is $30, but if you sign up for both it is $40 and you save $20! I am working on getting scholarships in place for families who may not be able to offered these activities. Please let me know if you would like your child to attend, but financially may not be able to do it.

(Soon we hope to be able to accept major credit cards via google checkout) Payments are non refundable. Please note that all children attending is required to pay the fee.
If payments are not received by the 3rd the single event charge at $30.00
$2 per minute late charge is to be paid immediately
Returned checks are subject to a $25 fee.

Please send payment to:

All in Need, Family Support
25-A Crescent Ave #214
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

The following dates are upcoming Social Groups:
Saturday, November 5th 1:00-2:30 pm, Oak Park Christian Center 2073 CMC 4 Oak Park Blvd. Pleasant Hill
Thursday, November 17th 6:30-8, St Andrews Church 1601 Mary Dr. Pleasant Hill, CA
Saturday, December 3rd (Tentative)1:00-2:30, Oak Park Christian Center 2073 Oak Park Blvd. CMC 4Pleasant Hill
Thursday, December 15th 6:30-8, St Andrews Church 1601 Mary Dr. Pleasant Hill, CA

Get to Know-Autumn Green

Name: Autumn Green, Blog Chair

Number of children in District: I have two boys in the district; a typical developing 5th grader and a 3rd grader in a Special Day Class.

Why did you join the blog committee? I actually joined the blog to be better informed of community events that will benefit my children, and also to be able to hear first hand what is happening at our schools to better support my son.

What other areas do you help out in the special education community? I volunteer at both my children's schools, I am the founder and coordinator of a ministry that offers respite care to families with children that have special needs, and after a year of planning I just found out that All in Need, Family Support is now a 501c3! All in Need, Family Support provides support to families with children, ages 18 and under, that have special needs in the East Bay Area. By offering respite care in a nurturing and learning environment; promoting social interactions, gross and fine motor activities all in a sensory based atmosphere

What do you do for fun? When I am not sitting on a committee or volunteering. I am cleaning house, working out, and watching my oldest learning to break dance and Hip Hop, or my youngest play soccer or baseball. I do realize the question is what I do for fun, but honestly….those are my favorite things to do! As a family we like to hike, play board games, and when it is just alone time for my husband and me, you can catch us watching a movie at home.

All In Need, Family Support Social Groups

Our next Social Group is quickly approaching! Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 15th 6:30 pm to 8 pm. We will meet at All in Need, Family Support Office.

The following Social Group, Piedmont Avenue Pumpkin Patch, will be Saturday, October 1st from 1:00 to 2:30. We will meet at the AIN office at 1 and head to the pumpkin patch. There will be an additional $5 cost for entrance fee.

Families, if you haven't already paid the $30 monthly social group fee. Please submit your $20 payment for the September 15th. Payments must be received a week before events or there is an additional $5 charge for paying at the door. Please, let me know if your child will be attending by Thursday, September 8th.

All in Need, Family Support
1025 Hook Ave.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523


Please Note: At this time each social group will serve a large age range, from ages 8 to 16. Once the groups begin to grow in number we will revisit the age range and break up the groups by ages in smaller groups.

The following dates are upcoming Social groups:

Thursday, September 15th
Saturday, October 1st

Social Groups 8 to 16, please respond

It is official All in Need's insurance started today! The first events we are planning are social groups. At this time each social group will serve a large age range, from ages 8 to 16. Once the groups begin to grow in number we will revisit the age range and break up the groups by ages in smaller groups.

The cost is $30 per month which will cover two events or $20 per event. Please send payment to:

All in Need, Family Support
1025 Hook Ave.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Monthly Payments for social groups are due by the third of every month. If payments are not received by the 3rd you will be charged the per event cost which is the $20. (Soon we hope to be able to accept major credit cards via google checkout) Payments are non refundable. All social group payments will be used to support All in Need social groups.

Returned checks are subject to a $25 fee.


The tentative schedule is the 1st Saturday of the month and third Thursday of the month. Please watch your email for event invitation and respond as required. We must have 5 kids signed up to hold a social group.

Saturday, August 6th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm-Swimming (Pleasant Hill Spray Grounds)
Thursday, Augst 18th 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm=Board Game Night (AIN Office)
Saturday, September 3rd
Thursday, September 15th
Saturday, October 1st
Thursday, October 20th
Saturday, November 5th
Thursday, November 17th
Saturday, December 3rd
Thursday, December 15th

$2 per minute late charge is to be paid immediately.

--
Autumn Green, Founder
1025 Hook Ave.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 451-9269

All in Need, Respite Care-April 1st

Hello Families,

April is almost here! Our theme for the month is 'My favorite color', and it will be on Friday, April 1st in the CMC at Oak Park Christian Center from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Preregistration is crucial. I need to know how many children we will have to make sure I have the correct number of volunteers, and also to make sure I have bought enough supplies for activities. For those of you, who haven’t already sent in applications, please download the application at www.opccag.org. Click on the All in Need link at the bottom of pages second to the left hand corner (light green box) and follow the link to the application and the emergency release form. Fill out all forms (please make sure you have an emergency release for each sibling too) and either fax to 925-934-6559, or send it to: Oak Park Christian Center , Att: Autumn Green, 2073 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill , CA 94523 . Please, have applications in by: Tuesday, March 22nd. IF YOU HAVEN'T FILLED OUT NEW PAPERWORK AS OF SEPTEMBER 1 2010, YOU MUST FILL OUT UPDATED PAPERWORK WHICH WILL BE GOOD THROUGH OCTOBER 2011. SPACE IS LIMITED. For those of you that have already done the paperwork, please just e-mail and let me know that your child will be attending. If I do not receive an email your child will not be permitted into the upcoming AIN. Just a reminder that siblings are $15, Nursery Care is $20 or $35 max.

Just a friendly reminder:

Sibling & Nursery Care are both due to the Oak Park Christian Office by Friday 25th by 4:00 pm. You can either send it to the or drop it off. There will not be able offer refunds due to having to pay for nursery care workers.

Oak Park Christian Center
Att: Autumn Green, All in Need Coordinator
2073 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523


Children must be there no later then 6:45 pm or children will not be able to attend. All in Need is design to enhance the needs of your children; therefore, it is very important children are there on time for activities.

Please have your children's dinner fed to them before arriving at AIN. We have children that have allergies and it is very hard for volunteers to make sure children aren't sharing their food.

Please, feel free to pass the e-mail on to any families or friends that maybe able to use AIN. Thank you for supporting All in Need with your prayers and passing the word around.

Many of you have asked about paying for the service that All in Need offers and it is free; however, if you would like to make a donation you can make the check out to OPCC and in the memo put All in Need.


If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. All_in_need@yahoo.com.


Autumn Green, Respite Care Coordinator
(925) 289-9269
All_in_need@yahoo.com

All in Need, Respite Care-MARCH 4th

March finally almost here, and I am so ready for All in Need to start up again! Our theme for the month is 'Spring', and it will be on Friday, March 4th in the CMC at Oak Park Christian Center from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Preregistration is crucial. I need to know how many children we will have to make sure I have the correct number of volunteers, and also to make sure I have bought enough supplies for activities. For those of you, who haven’t already sent in applications, please download the application at www.opccag.org. Click on the All in Need link at the bottom of pages second to the left hand corner (light green box) and follow the link to the application and the emergency release form. Fill out all forms (please make sure you have an emergency release for each sibling too) and either fax to 925-934-6559, or send it to: Oak Park Christian Center , Att: Autumn Green, 2073 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill , CA 94523 . Please, have applications in by: Tuesday, February 22nd . IF YOU HAVEN'T FILLED OUT NEW PAPERWORK AS OF SEPTEMBER 1 2010, YOU MUST FILL OUT UPDATED PAPERWORK WHICH WILL BE GOOD THROUGH OCTOBER 2011. SPACE IS LIMITED, I only have 8 spots due to the wait list from Decemeber! For those of you that have already done the paperwork, please just e-mail and let me know that your child will be attending. If I do not receive an email your child will not be permitted into the upcoming AIN. Just a reminder that siblings are $10 or $25 max.

Just a friendly reminder:Children must be there no later then 6:45 pm or children will not be able to attend. All in Need is design to enhance the needs of your children; therefore, it is very important children are there on time for activities.

Please have your children's dinner fed to them before arriving at AIN. We have children that have allergies and it is very hard for volunteers to make sure children aren't sharing their food.

Please, feel free to pass the e-mail on to any families or friends that maybe able to use AIN. Thank you for supporting All in Need with your prayers and passing the word around.

Many of you have asked about paying for the service that All in Need offers and it is free; however, if you would like to make a donation you can make the check out to OPCC and in the memo put All in Need.


If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. All_in_need@yahoo.com.

Autumn Green, Respite Care Coordinator
(925) 451-9269
All_in_need@yahoo.com



"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28

All in Need Family Event- RSVP Required

December is almost here! Our theme for the month is 'Christmas', and it will be on Friday, December 3rd in the CMC at Oak Park Christian Center from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Preregistration is crucial. I need to know how many children we will have to make sure I have the correct number of volunteers, and also to make sure I have bought enough supplies for activities. For those of you, who haven’t already sent in applications, please download the application at www.opccag.org. Click on the KidVenture link at the bottom of pages first one on the the left (brown box) and scroll towards the bottom of the page and look for All in Need. Click on the application and the emergency release form. Fill out all forms and either fax to 925-934-6559, or send it to: Oak Park Christian Center , Att: Autumn Green, 2073 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill , CA 94523 . Please, have applications in by: Tuesday, November 23rd . IF YOU HAVEN'T FILLED OUT NEW PAPERWORK AS OF SEPTEMBER 1 2010, YOU MUST FILL OUT UPDATED PAPERWORK WHICH WILL BE GOOD THROUGH OCTOBER 2011. SPACE IS LIMITED, I only have 16 spots due to the wait list from last month! If you attended last month, please know that you maybe asked to wait for the following All in Need, Respite Night to allow other families the opportunity to take a rest. For those of you that have already done the paperwork, please just e-mail and let me know that your child will be attending. If I do not receive an email your child will not be permitted into the upcoming AIN. Just a reminder that siblings are $10 or $25 max.


Just a friendly reminder:
Children must be there no later then 6:45 pm or children will not be able to attend. All in Need is design to enhance the needs of your children; therefore, it is very important children are there on time for activities.


Please have your children's dinner fed to them before arriving at AIN. We have children that have allergies and it is very hard for volunteers to make sure children aren't sharing their food.

Please, feel free to pass the e-mail on to any families or friends that maybe able to use AIN. Thank you for supporting All in Need with your prayers and passing the word around.

Many of you have asked about paying for the service that All in Need offers and it is free; however, if you would like to make a donation you can make the check out to OPCC and in the memo put All in Need.


If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. All_in_need@yahoo.com.

All in Need, Respite Care- RSVP Required

Hello Families,


October is almost here! Our theme for the month is 'Autumn Leaves', and it will be on Friday, October 1st in the CMC at Oak Park Christian Center from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Preregistration is crucial. I need to know how many children we will have to make sure I have the correct number of volunteers, and also to make sure I have bought enough supplies for activities. For those of you, who haven’t already sent in applications, please download the application at www.opccag.org. Click on the All in Need link at the bottom of pages second to the right hand corner (light blue box) and follow the link to the application and the emergency release form. Fill out all forms and either fax to 925-934-6559, or send it to: Oak Park Christian Center , Att: Autumn Green, 2073 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill , CA 94523 . Please, have applications in by: Tuesday, September 28th . SPACE IS LIMITED! For those of you that have already done the paperwork, please just e-mail and let me know that your child will be attending. If I do not receive an email your child will not be permitted into the upcoming AIN. Just a reminder that siblings are $10 or $25 max.

Just a friendly reminder:
Children must be there no later then 6:45 pm or children will not be able to attend. All in Need is design to enhance the needs of your children; therefore, it is very important children are there on time for activities.

Please have your children's dinner fed to them before arriving at AIN. We have children that have allergies and it is very hard for volunteers to make sure children aren't sharing their food.

Please, feel free to pass the e-mail on to any families or friends that maybe able to use AIN. Thank you for supporting All in Need with your prayers and passing the word around.

Many of you have asked about paying for the service that All in Need offers and it is free; however, if you would like to make a donation you can make the check out to OPCC and in the memo put All in Need.


If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. All_in_need@yahoo.com.

Get To Know Your CAC Blog Committee- Autumn Green

Name: Autumn Green, Blog Chair

Number of children in District: I have two boys in the district; a typical developing 5th grader and a 3rd grader in a Special Day Class.

Why did you join the blog committee? I actually joined the blog to be better informed of community events that will benefit my children, and also to be able to hear first hand what is happening at our schools to better support my son.

What other areas do you help out in the special education community? I volunteer at both my children's schools, I teach pre-k children’s church, I am the founder and coordinator of a ministry that offers respite care to families with children that have special needs, and this year I am working on developing a nonprofit organization to support families with special needs.

What do you do for fun? When I am not sitting on a committee or volunteering. I am cleaning house, working out, and watching my oldest in Taekwondo, or my youngest play soccer or baseball. I do realize the question is what I do for fun, but honestly….those are my favorite things to do! As a family we like to hike, play board games, and when it is just alone time for my husband and me, you can catch us watching a movie at home.

All in Need Family, Respite Care RSVP now

September is almost here! Our theme for the month is 'Our Olympics', and it will be on Friday, September 3rd in the CMC at Oak Park Christian Center from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Preregistration is crucial. I need to know how many children we will have to make sure I have the correct number of volunteers, and also to make sure I have bought enough supplies for activities. For those of you, who haven’t already sent in applications, please download the application at www.opccag.org. Click on the All in Need link at the bottom of pages second to the right hand corner (light blue box) and follow the link to the application and the emergency release form. Fill out all forms and either fax to 925-934-6559, or send it to: Oak Park Christian Center , Att: Autumn Green, 2073 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill , CA 94523 . Please, have applications in by: Tuesday, August 24th . SPACE IS LIMITED! For those of you that have already done the paperwork, please just e-mail and let me know that your child will be attending. If I do not receive an email your child will not be permitted into the upcoming AIN. Just a reminder that siblings are $10 or $25 max.

Just a friendly reminder:
Children must be there no later then 6:45 pm or children will not be able to attend. All in Need is design to enhance the needs of your children; therefore, it is very important children are there on time for activities.

Please have your children's dinner fed to them before arriving at AIN. We have children that have allergies and it is very hard for volunteers to make sure children aren't sharing their food.

Please, feel free to pass the e-mail on to any families or friends that maybe able to use AIN. Thank you for supporting All in Need with your prayers and passing the word around.

Many of you have asked about paying for the service that All in Need offers and it is free; however, if you would like to make a donation you can make the check out to OPCC and in the memo put All in Need.


If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. All_in_need@yahoo.com.

Blessings,
Autumn Green, Respite Care Coordinator
(925) 289-9269
All_in_need@yahoo.com

All in Need Family Summer Event

Join All in Need for a Family Summer Fun Event!

Who: Your whole family-Parents and children come and be dressed to get wet!

What: We will have a bounce house slip and slide!

Bring your water guns and water balloons for a water fight!

When: Saturday, August 21st from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm.

Where: Oak Park Christian Center in the back parking lot

The cost will be $30 at the door for the whole family. If you are RSVP, and pay in advance, its only $25 for the whole family. Any and all donations are appreciated to help support the rental of the slip and slide!

Please bring your own snacks, towel, water guns, and water balloons and come join us in saying good bye to the summer of 2010!

If you have any questions, please contact Autumn Green at (925) 451-9269 or email her at all_in_need@yahoo.com