About Shepherd's Lambs
We serve youths in southern Orange County. Our staff is educated and experienced in neurodegenerative respite care. Shepherd's Lambs encompasses the Servant Leader mindset; we serve so that your child grows to become wiser, healthier and more autonomous.
Our Mission
Shepherd's Lambs provides respite care/relief intervention, life skills, sportsmanship, and aquatic therapy for challenged and disabled youths. Services will be provided with the utmost compassion, patience, and flexibility. We, at Shepherd's Lambs, acknowledge and understand the diverse needs that families might have with their children. We create a soft environment that allows for positive interactions for children who struggle in the educational and social environment. Our team is passionate about helping clients follow a developmental path to success by setting attainable goals.
Leadership
Mary Frances Kirkpatrick
Founder & Executive Director
With over 15 years of experience working with the special needs community, Mary founded Shepherd's Lambs to make a difference.
Ulrika Marmolin
Respite Youth Care
Ulrika ensures that our clients receive personalized care plans that address their unique needs and goals.
Kristofer John Kirkpatrick
Care Coordinator
Kristofer brings a wealth of knowledge in special education and program development to our organization.
Vern Clark
Registered Nurse
Vern brings extensive nursing experience and clinical expertise to our team, ensuring the highest quality of care for our clients.
Our Services
Behavioral & Emotional Regulation
- Social and emotional regulation
- Positive behavior learning
- Coping strategies
- Trigger control
- Anxiety suppression
- Reducing loping
Daily Functioning
- Life skills
- Communication
- Time management
- Dressing
- Public transportation
- Light household chores
- Independence skills
Therapeutic & Educational Programs
- Aquatic therapy
- Educational development
- Play-based setting to redirect from maladaptive behaviors
Services to Parents
- Stress management
- Burnout prevention
- House rules
- Repudiate ableism
- Support groups