+ Our Vision

• We serve and love children, youth, and young adults with special needs by modeling Christ's love to them.
• We provide a safe, self-contained learning environment where anyone can learn and grow spiritually at their level.
• We believe every person is uniquely created by God and can have a meaningful relationship with Jesus.
• We include children, youth, and young adults with special needs in God's kingdom work.
• We employ an inclusive approach, seeking to incorporate children, youth, and young adults with special needs in our existing ministries when possible, depending on the specific needs of the individual child, youth, or young adult.
• We minister to families of our children, youth, and young adults with special needs, ensuring that each family finds acceptance, the ability to participate in church life, the support of a community, and a place of service.

+ Check-in & Pick-up

1. Please check-in your child at the Welcome Desk on the Second Floor of the Children's Building.
2. You will be given a sticker to place on your child's back and keep the parent label to show your child's teacher upon picking them up.
3. Individuals with special needs cannot be picked up or dropped off by anyone other than the parents or another adult designated by a parent (individuals will NOT be released to older siblings).
4. You must show parent label to pick up your child.
5. Only parents dropping off individuals will be allowed into these rooms.

+ Safety & Health

1. Please keep your cell phone with you. If your child needs you, we will text you to come to The Harbor.
2. On-Premises Rule: Parents of individuals with special needs are expected to be at the church during preschool program times (e.g. Sunday morning, Sunday night, Wednesday night). The only exception is when childcare is being provided for a special parent outing event.
3. If your child has been sick, they must be free from fever or any symptoms of illness for at least 24 hours prior to coming to church.
4. Alert Stickers: If your child has an allergy or is potty training, you can pick up a sticker at the Welcome Desk to alert our volunteers to your child's special needs.

+ Steps to Enjoying the Harbor

1. Arrive 5-10 minutes before class or worship.
2. Label all of your child's personal belongings.
3. Fill out a care card each time your child attends.
4. Assure your child that you will return and release them quickly to the teacher(s). (Separation anxiety is normal. Waiting around or checking on your child only makes things more difficult.)
5. Make sure that your child has eaten a meal BEFORE bringing them to church and/or inform the teacher on the care card if they are to eat during class time.