{"id":1271,"date":"2015-01-29T22:23:07","date_gmt":"2015-01-29T22:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/dallas\/?page_id=1271"},"modified":"2025-11-25T22:00:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T22:00:43","slug":"mbf-bi-respite-care-partnership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/dallas\/mbf-bi-respite-care-partnership\/","title":{"rendered":"MBF and BI Respite Care Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Behavioral Innovations and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/dallas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mom\u2019s Best Friend<\/a> have partnered together to fill a needed gap in services in the DFW area. Parents deserve a break! Having a child or family member with Autism or other developmental delays can be stressful when juggling medical appointments, therapy services, full-time jobs and other responsibilities all at the same time. Parents often make sacrifices to their own health to the meet the needs of their children. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/dallas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/01\/Training-Magnet1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1276\" src=\"http:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/dallas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/01\/Training-Magnet1.png\" alt=\"Training-Magnet1\" width=\"401\" height=\"306\" hspace=\"10\" vspace=\"10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/dallas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/01\/Training-Magnet1.png 572w, https:\/\/www.momsbestfriend.com\/dallas\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/01\/Training-Magnet1-300x229.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/a>Research has demonstrated that respite services can make a significant positive difference in the lives of<br \/>\nfamilies, allowing them to take a break and increase their social and emotional well-being. It is also shown to have a positive impact on family relations (Cowen &amp; Reed, 2002).<\/p>\n<p>Focusing on your health can be challenging at times when it\u2019s hard to find trustworthy respite care providers for your children. Mom\u2019s Best Friend (MBF) began in Austin in 1994 and the Dallas\/Ft. Worth location was established in 1998.\u00a0MBF is a brick and\u00a0mortar\u00a0caregiver service, providing both hiring assistance and employment placement for families and employees located in the DFW area.\u00a0Through a partnership with Behavioral Innovations, Mom\u2019s Best Friend caregivers are being trained through a 5 part series in 2015 on ABA Therapy principles along with practical application. In speaking with MBF representative Ashton Goll, we asked why they want to pioneer providing quality respite care services for the autism community. She stated, \u201cWe have seen a growing need for quality, accessible respite care for families with autistic children or children with other developmental delays. We\u2019re so excited to partner with Behavioral Innovations to offer the Behavior Management training to our caregivers so they will be further equipped and able to service a more diverse clientele.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Behavioral Innovations is dedicated to helping our clients and the community find quality services for their children. We are always dedicated to working alongside great partners just like Mom\u2019s Best Friend and would love to partner with you! Call us today at 855.782.7822 to inquire.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/momsbestfriend.com\/DFW\/BM-series-flyer-UPDATED-parent.pdf\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2446\">CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FLYER WITH CLASS DETAILS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>More Information about Respite Services through MBF:<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<em>As a family seeking childcare, finding passionate, expert caregivers is challenging enough. Finding caregivers that are trained and equipped to work with children with Autism only adds to the stress. Mom\u2019s Best Friends\u2019 special needs division has caregivers that have been trained by Behavioral Innovations and will be available to provide as-needed respite care. MBF caregivers are engaging, professional and typically available on short notice! MBF staff can be reached during normal business hours but also after hours. The MBF Temporary division is available M-F 6a \u2013 9p, Sat. 9a \u2013 9p and Sun. 12p \u2013 6p.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Behavioral Innovations and Mom\u2019s Best Friend have partnered together to fill a needed gap in services in the DFW area. Parents deserve a break! Having a child or family member with Autism or other developmental delays can be stressful when juggling medical appointments, therapy services, full-time jobs and other responsibilities all at the same time. 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