Building our Village with Tender Care PPEC and Adaptive Superstars

Providing a Helping Hand for Special Needs Children and Families.

Adaptive Superstars

Adaptive Superstars was on the Tender Care PPEC podcast, titled “Building Our Village.” It is a compelling new series designed to support families of special needs care. This innovative podcast aims to create a supportive community by bringing together key resources and individuals dedicated to making a significant difference in the lives of those with special needs and their families. In this episode, Brittany, the CEO of Adaptive Superstars, explains how they celebrate people with disabilities by offering dance classes! Visit their website.

Through engaging discussions and expert insights, “Building Our Village” endeavors to dispel isolation, provide valuable information, and build a strong, supportive network for parents navigating the challenges and joys of raising a child with special needs. This initiative underscores the adage that it indeed takes a village to raise a child, especially so for children requiring specialized care, and Tender Care PPEC is committed to being an integral part of that village. Also, we’re excited to announce that Adaptive SuperStars will be showcasing their talents with a special dance performance at the Special Needs Resource Expo in St. Augustine at Mall 2121 on April 13th. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness their incredible performance and learn more about the impact of adaptive dance!

Watch the Podcast episode here.

Coping with Creations

Tender Care PPEC provides care for medically complex and fragile children from birth to 21 years of age in a daycare-like environment staffed with nurses, CNAs, and therapists. We are the first independently owned PPEC in the State of Florida with our initial center opening in 1988. This means we have an abundance of experience and knowledge in providing loving care to this special pediatric population. We have 6 Tender Care PPEC centers throughout Florida, with our newest facility located in Lake Park.

Lake Park Location

Our goal is to enhance the development of each child through collaborative relationships between families, physicians, nurses, and therapists. This holistic approach to care is carried out in an environment that allows the child to engage in social interactions with their peers. This results in thriving children, well-positioned to achieve their greatest potential. We also offer transportation at no cost and provide nutritious meals throughout the day. 

What sets us apart is that we care for and treat every child like family. We have passion in our hearts for our children and a desire to see them succeed.

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PPEC Offers Many Advantages…

To the child/family:

  • Centrally located nursing and therapy decreases intrusions into family dynamics at home
  • Increased socialization with other children
  • Decreased hospitalization
  • Personalized case management ensuring the best care for your child
  • Offers caregivers increased potential to return to work or school
  • Early detection of potential health problems by licensed professionals

To the payer:

  • Decreased hospitalizations through early detection and case management
  • Increased compliance with plan of care resulting in less utilization of health care benefits
  • An average savings of 40% to 50% compared to Home Health services

 

Common pediatric diagnoses that indicate a potential need for daily skilled nursing services:

  • Premature infants diagnosed with bronchopulmonary dysplasia, apnea of prematurity, oxygen and pulse oximetry dependence
  • Cerebral palsy with gastrostomy or jejunostomy dependence and/or seizures
  • Spina bifida with or without an Arnold Chiari malformation and shunt monitoring, and urinary catheterization dependence
  • Certain cardiac anomalies
  • Post-transplant status
  • Immunosuppressed status
  • Tracheostomy status (with or without ventilator dependence)
  • Failure to thrive
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • History of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
  • Adrenal Insufficiency
  • Presence of a colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, or vesicostomy

*This is not medical advice, always consult with your child’s doctor before making any changes to their lifestyle. 

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St. Augustine Support

When your child gets diagnosed with an injury, disability, or illness, it can feel as if your world is falling apart. We want you to know that you are not alone. There are a plethora of St. Augustine support organizations and resources to help you, your family, and your child.

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Tender Care and Soundwave Music Therapy have partnered at our St. Augustine location! We look forward to this partnership and can’t wait to see its positive impact on our kids.

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In this episode, Katis, the Founder of Champ1 Research Foundation, explains her passion for Champ1 Research and the impact Medicaid has had on her family.

Tender Care is Attending Evening with Santa on December 5th at 5:30pm!

We are so excited to attend Evening with Santa on December 5th at 5:30pm! This event is hosted by UF Health Neurodevelopmental Pediatric Center, located in Jacksonville, FL. Stop by our table to learn more about Tender Care PPEC and what we do in the community!

9 Benefits of a PPEC Daycare for Children with Special Needs

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Tender Care is Attending Pumpkin Fest on October 21st at 11am!

We are so excited to attend Pumpkin Fest on October 21st at 11am! The fair is hosted by Chasin A Dream Foundation, located at Harbourside Place in Jupiter, FL. Stop by our table to learn more about us and get some candy!

Tender Care is Attending OASN’s Community Resource Fair on November 4th at 10am!

We are so excited to attend OASN’s Community Resource Fair on November 4th at 10am! This event is hosted by OASN, located in Ocala, FL. Stop by our table to learn more about Tender Care PPEC and how we are involved in the community! 

These 4 Therapies will Benefit your Child with Developmental Delays

Does your child have special medical needs and is diagnosed with a developmental delay? You may be wondering what therapy options are available to help them progress. Luckily, there are many therapies for your child. Continue reading this blog to discover some of the most common ones.

Perry’s Moody Moos Came to Tender Care! [2023]

Perry’s Moody Moos, LLC visited our Dunnellon Tender Care center! They brought bunnies, goats, a foal, and a calf! The kids had a blast learning about the animals and petting them.

Tender Care’s Special Needs Resources Expo 2024 was a Success!

On April 13th, Tender Care had a successful Special Needs Resources Expo 2024 at Mall 2121! We had over 30 vendors, $1000 worth of raffle prizes, and a multitude of attendees at the Expo. We also had a special performance from Adaptive Superstars!

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