Funding for Camp Connect is provided by the 2025 Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention grant through UAMS.
Respite Care Events
We want parents/guardians to have the opportunity to take a break, run errands, have a date, or even head home to sit in silence……whatever respite care means to you! Siblings are welcome, we just ask that you please fill out one form per child so we can plan activities and staffing accordingly!
SPOTS ARE LIMITED AND REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL KIDDOS IN ATTENDANCE.
2025 SCHEDULE
(Ages 2-18)
Bryant
Larry’s Pizza
Saturday | 9-11:30AM
Sept 6*
*Registration deadline-Sunday, Aug 31st
Director: Glenda Diamond
gdiamond114@gmail.com
Asst. Directors: Loni Besser, Jim Diamond, Jimmy Diamond, Valerie Diamond, Naomi Martin
Save the Dates: Oct 4, Nov 1, Dec 6, (Jan 3, 2026)
Conway
Larry’s Pizza
Saturday | 9:30-11:30AM
Aug 23*
*Registration deadline-Sunday, Aug 17th
Co-Director: Carrie Grace Page
carriegpage.ot@gmail.com
Co-Director:
Asst. Directors: Kanaysia Hays, Sophia Lowe, Hailey Prince, Nicole Reynolds
Save the Dates:
Little Rock
Pediatrics Plus
Saturday | 1-4PM
Sept 13*
*Registration deadline-Sunday, Sept 7th
Co-Director: Hallie Kennedy
halliekennedy44@gmail.com
Co-Director: Jayce Burney
jayceburney@gmail.com
Asst. Directors: Jacey Davenport, Madeline Freeman, Hannah Johnston, Adryare Robinson
Save the Dates: Oct 11, Nov 8
Russellville
Pediatrics Plus
Saturday | 9-Noon
Sept 13*
*Registration deadline-Sunday, Sept 7th
Co-Director: Alivia Dean
Liv_dean6@icloud.com
Co-Director: Skylar Vickers
shaneleighturner@gmail.com
Asst. Directors: Isabella Brazil, Cierra Hathorn, Lydia Myrick
Save the Dates: 10/4, 11/8, 12/6
Meet the Respite Care Directors!
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Glenda Diamond
BRYANT DIRECTOR
littlemspro@yahoo.com
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Naomi Martin
BRYANT ASST. DIRECTOR
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Carrie Page
CONWAY CO-DIRECTOR
carriegpage.ot@gmail.com
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Kanaysia Hays
CONWAY ASST. DIRECTOR
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Hallie Kennedy
LITTLE ROCK CO-DIRECTOR
halliekennedy44@gmail.com
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Jayce Burney
LITTLE ROCK CO-DIRECTOR
jayceburney@gmail.com
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Madeline Freeman
LITTLE ROCK ASST. DIRECTOR
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Hannah Johnston
LITTLE ROCK ASST. DIRECTOR
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Adryare Robinson
LITTLE ROCK ASST. DIRECTOR
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Alivia Dean
RUSSELLVILLE CO-DIRECTOR
Liv_dean6@icloud.com
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Skylar Vickers
RUSSELLVILLE CO-DIRECTOR
shaneleighturner@gmail.com
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Isabella Brazil
RUSSELLVILLE ASST. DIRECTOR
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Cierra Hathorn
RUSSELLVILLE ASST. DIRECTOR
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Lydia Myrick
RUSSELLVILLE ASST. DIRECTOR
Respite Care Training through the DHS website
Find the introduction to the training on the DHS website: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/provider-services-quality-assurance/arkansas-lifespan-respite/lifespan-respite-training/.
The direct link to the training portal is: https://arkansas-respitecarewi.talentlms.com/. Once an individual completes the training and receives their certificate, they can submit the form on the Provider Search/Registry to have their name and details added. This allows caregivers across the state to search and find skilled respite care workers to hire. The Registry/Search Engine can be located at: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/provider-services-quality-assurance/arkansas-lifespan-respite/respite-worker-registry/
Additionally, the respite voucher program and applications are up and available for caregivers who need respite but cannot financially afford it. The voucher program allows $300 per voucher, and families can apply each quarter of the year- potentially receiving $1,200 in a full year. The website for the vouchers is: https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/provider-services-quality-assurance/arkansas-lifespan-respite/apply-for-respite-voucher/
If you have any questions about the Respite Care Training through DHS please email Sarah Schmidt, Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance Deputy Director, at sarah.schmidt@dhs.arkansas.gov.