Programs and Support for Children & Teens with Special Needs and developmental disabilities

Personal Supports, Meaningful Day, and Ray of Hope

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Serving Children and Teens with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Supporting your child with special needs from pre-adolescence through the transition to adulthood

Bello Machre offers compassionate care to children and teens through the transition to adulthood. We support youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, neurological disorders, traumatic brain injuries, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Rett Syndrome, epilepsy and/or seizure disorder, Muscular Dystrophy, and Williams Syndrome.

Our Services for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs

Personal Supports for Kids & Teens

Bello Machre’s Personal Supports are the heart of our services for kids and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our professional caregivers work one-on-one with your child in your home to help meet their goals. They also offer one-on-one assistance to youth as they participate in community-based activities with peers. These might include going bowling, having meals, going to ball parks and plays, and more. Respite Care offers caregivers and youth a short-term break during the day.

Personal Supports Services

Ray of Hope for Children & Adolescents

Bello Machre’s Ray of Hope program provides funding to youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities for a variety of needs, from specialized summer camp to physical therapy to adaptive equipment expenses. Since 2011, we have provided Ray of Hope funding to hundreds of Maryland-based individuals and families to help improve the quality of life of their loved ones with disabilities. 

Ray of Hope Program

“He was diagnosed with autism. Thanks to Bello Machre we have been able to purchase tools to help him progress and are now getting help with therapy bills which is such a tremendous relief.”

-Teagan, Max’s Mother

Launching Careers: Paid Internships with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Through our Meaningful Day Services, Bello Machre partners with the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DoRS) to provide paid internships for teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities before they leave school. We discuss students’ career aspirations, provide them with coaching, and then connect them with employers. For many youth, this serves as their first employment experience, and it is a great resume builder. Talk with your school about this new offering through DoRS and Bello Machre.

How to Support Adolescents Transitioning to Adulthood

Bello Machre works closely with families of youth transitioning to adulthood, as there is an abrupt change in services and benefits that come with turning 21. The transition to adult disability services involves careful planning, collaboration between schools and service providers, securing services through the Maryland DDA, and selecting the right options to match your loved one’s unique wants and needs. The transition can be positive and lead to a more customized and fulfilling life for your child, allowing them to thrive and find their place in the world as adults. Learn more in our guide for transitioning from an education-based support system to adult services for those 21 and older.

Bello Machre is Here to Help Your Child

Contact Bello Machre to learn more about how we serve children and teens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

Learn About Our Impact in the Lives of Children & Teens with Developmental Disabilities