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Early Communication – It might not be what you think!
What skills help my child learn to communicate? Communication can look like many different things! This can include: giving a meaningful look, saying words out loud, using a hand gesture or sign, pointing to a picture, and pushing a button on a communication device. Behaviors are a major way that

10:15+ Club
Every year Rainbows sets aside a day to honor staff members who have dedicated 10 or more years to making a difference in the lives

We Feel Extremely Lucky and Grateful
Landon, age 3, and his one-year-old sister Hollie both attend Rainbows’ Early Education and Child Care Center full time Monday through Friday. Their parents, Ben

Specialized Foster Care
The Specialized Foster Care program at Rainbows is small, but it serves an important role in serving a special population of Kansas children. Historically, most

Children’s Mental Health
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES) are potentially traumatic events experienced in childhood. Experiencing traumatic events in childhood is linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and

If your child has a developmental delay, do not be embarrassed about it.
“The day Ryan took his first few steps (January 8, 2019) we cried the happiest, ugliest tears and thank goodness for technology because we could

Harrison is proof.
On July 18, 2019, Harrison and I walked out of Rainbows United, Inc. hand in hand for the last time. He was an undeniably different

In and Around Wichita or At Home
Life has gotten a little crazy during these unprecedented times, and families may not be able to attend activities within the community due to taking
Volunteering in a Time of Social Distancing
As Rainbows’ Volunteer Coordinator, I am simply amazed at the generosity and commitment I have witnessed over the last several months from individuals and

Children’s Mental Health
Children learn through a variety of methods. We know it is important to teach children not only at daycare, preschool, and school, but also at