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Caring for special needs families One event at a time. Special Parents Respite Events Special Parents is a community service organization that partners with local businesses schools and nonprofit organizations to provide respite to the parents of special needs children while volunteers provide 1on1 care for their children and siblings in an inclusive specialneeds adapted carnivallike atmosphere. During these events parents or caregivers enjoy a complimentary afternoon lunch or night dinner out at the local restaurant of their choice. A typical Special Parents event accommodates between 100 and 200 families along with 200 or more guest children all supported by a team of over 200 volunteers.