EVERY CHILD. EVERY SKILL. EVERY NEXT PLAY.
Supporting potential. Building futures.
Community respite for boys and girls with complex behavioral health needs and diverse abilities, built around sports, mentoring and life skills. Kids get a place to belong. Families get time to recharge.
What Next Play offers
Planned, supervised respite sessions in the community, designed so every young person can take part at their own level.
Sports-based activities
Football, basketball skills and drills, cheer and dance, track, group fitness and classic playground games, adapted to each ability level to build teamwork, fitness and confidence.
Caregiver relief
Scheduled, predictable sessions that give parents and caregivers real time away, with an update after every session.
Social skills
Group and one-on-one activities that build communication, cooperation, self-regulation and friendships.
Mentoring and life skills
Goal-setting, problem-solving and everyday skills that grow independence.
Homework help sessions
A calm, supported time to get homework done, with staff on hand to keep youth focused, organized and confident before it's time to play.
Community connection
Supported outings and events that help young people feel included and valued in their neighborhoods.
Group activities
Small, staffed groups where youth practice working together, take turns leading and celebrate each other's wins.
Small groups. Big growth.
Every session is built around small, well-staffed groups, so each young person gets attention, encouragement and room to try something new. Youth rotate through activities that fit their interests and energy that day.
Move
Football and basketball drills, track, cheer and dance, group fitness, and classic playground games like kickball.
Recharge
Yoga, mindfulness and walking club, to slow down, breathe and reset.
Connect
Team games, group challenges and community outings that build friendships.
Learn
Homework help sessions and life skills in a calm, supported setting.
Lead
Mentoring, goal-setting and chances to lead warm-ups, teams and projects.
Room for every girl to play
Next Play is for girls as much as boys. Girls can join mixed groups or girls-only sessions built around the sports and activities they choose.
Coaches, mentors and caregivers in one
Our staff complete pre-service training in trauma-informed care, de-escalation, crisis response and youth behavioral health before they work with any child.
Your next play in four steps
Reach out
Call or email us, or ask your child's care coordinator to connect with us.
Meet and plan
We learn your child's interests, needs and goals, and what your family needs most.
Get on the schedule
We set regular sessions that fit your family's week.
Play and grow
Your child plays, learns and connects. You get time to recharge and an update after each session.
Momentum is completing Ohio Medicaid enrollment to provide OhioRISE behavioral health respite. Families and care coordinators are welcome to contact us now to join our interest list.
Let's talk about your next play
Families, care coordinators and community partners: send us a note to ask a question or join our interest list. We'll follow up within two business days.