The Special Needs Ministry currently serves children ages 3 - 5th grade through the use of a Buddy. A Buddy is a designated person for an individual child with special needs. A Buddy attends class and provides necessary support within the classroom. If the child is successful without the Buddy next to them the Buddy may also help with other children in the classroom as able. Buddies typically serve 1 service each month but may choose to serve more. All Buddies 18 and older will be asked to participate in a background check.