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To provide services which will benefit both the individual with disabilities and the families who care for them.
Respite is temporary care for children or adults with developmental disabilities who live at home. Trained respite staff provides activities and personal care for service recipients. Cost for Services A respite provider will care for an individual in their home after an inspection has been done to make sure the home is safe and accessible for care. Cost for Services Weekend Retreats & Summer Camp
Sometimes the weekends include community participation activities such as trips to the mall, zoo, and other public forums. Our staff and volunteers supervise all campers as they participate in arts and crafts, music, group games, sports, and community outings. Registration each month is on a first come, first serve basis. Cost for Services
In order to participate in the camp program, clients must have a developmental disability or delay. The minimum requirement is 8 years of age. Siblings are welcome to attend both the summer camps and the weekend retreats. Our providers are trained in areas of physical management and mealtime challenges as well as other basic provider skills to help individuals with disabilities through providing more personal services such as bathing and dressing. These individuals provide more than just "sitting" services and are often used on a daily or regular basis to help the family in specific caretaking. Cost for Services This program offers individuals the opportunity to build relationships and natural supports within the community. It provides opportunities to experience and participate in community exploration, leisure activities, hobbies, and community events, etc.
For more information about programs contact The Arc of the Mid-South at 901-327-2473 The Arc of the Mid-South provides supplements and camperships for low-income families to receive services. Each case is reviewed individually. A family Services fee is requested to participants in all agency programs. For more information about programs, contact The Arc of the Mid-South at (901) 327-2473. All costs are subject to agreement by provider and may be changed at any time. One-on-One Care: The policies and procedures dictate that families/clients must pay a minimum of $6/hour for a minimum of 4 hours. The average cost a provider will charge is $7.50/hour, depending on level of care needed. Weekend Retreats: The retreats are $150 per weekend. If a field trip will be taken that particular weekend, an additional small fee may apply. Summer Camp: Average cost is $375 per camper per week. The cost for non-members of the Arc of the Mid-South is $400 per camper per week. A non-refundable deposit of $50 is due upon registration. Great Adventure Club: The cost for three outings may range from no cost to as high as $200 per person. In order to help fund this program, fundraisers will be held throughout the year and those who volunteer to help and participate will be able to use these funds toward their fees. There is, however, an annual $15 fee for all participants. Mentoring/Community Participation: The minimum rate is $7.50/hour. In addition, all outing expenses such as meals, transportation is to be reimbursed. Bruce Cole, Program Manager Brandi Sharp, Assistant Program Manager Megan Long, Community Advocate Billie Jo Martin, Trainer/Program Assistant Lache' Davis, Case Manager Precious Brown, Case Manager Michelle Alexander, Project Coordinator-Weekend Retreats & Summer Camp
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Our Family Support Services department encompasses a large spectrum of services and programs. 
The Weekend Retreats are held 10 times a year and take place monthly, except in the months of our week-long summer camp programs. People with disabilities ages 8-adulthood are eligible for the recreational weekend camps. Formatted to be a "mini-camp", the weekend retreats are staffed with a ratio of 3:1 and are held at different locations around the city and the Mid-South. Campers are dropped off Friday evenings at 7pm and picked up noon on Sunday.
Summer Camp is divided into two weeks in the summer, usually in July and August. Both camps are residential, meaning campers do not go home during the week-long camps. Direct Care Counselors are present at a ratio of 3:1 in order to maintain safety and provide campers with individualized attention. Campers participate in a variety of recreational activities centered on a central theme, chosen each summer. Registration starts in May and is on a first come, first serve basis. 