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Hope Begins the Moment You Say Yes
When Grace was born without eyes, her parents were overwhelmed with fear, unsure what her future would hold or how to care for her. Rainbows gave them more than support. It brought comfort, guidance, and the promise of a brighter future. Grace’s parents, Florence and Magara, remember the early days
Essential Services Continue During COVID-19
All over the world, summer camps and other programs made a significant pivot due to COVID-19. Some programs canceled and some went virtual. For Rainbows’
Graduating During a Pandemic
Every year, as the Program Coordinator for Rainbows’ Early Care and Education, I’m asked to write a blog about the Pre-K Graduation Ceremony. Every year,
Lynlea Southards
Published Friday, July 24, 2020, Wichita Business Journal Lynlea Southards Family Support Services Coordinator, Rainbows United Inc. Why did you choose a career in health care? I have
Maddi will WALK across the Stage
Spina Bifida. Club feet. Neurogenic bladder and bowels. Chari 2 Syndrome. Daunting? Not for 5-year-old Maddilyn “Maddi” Riemann. Maddi is a determined little girl and
Learning and Growing Through Pandemic Challenges
The precautions against COVID-19 have come with many challenges as well as many added joys to both my personal and work lives. Looking back over
Children’s Mental Health
Most of us who work with children, whether as a mental health professional, teacher, volunteer, etc., have worked with, or heard of that “one kid”
SPECIAL REPORT: EDUCATION
By Kirk Seminoff Associate Editor, Wichita Business Journal You think you have had it tough working remotely during Covid-19? Think about the challenge of working
Serving children with special needs for 48 years
On June 8, 2020, Rainbows United celebrated its 48th Birthday. We took time out during this challenging time to celebrate the history of Rainbows. As
Camp Woodchuck Re-Imagined
Madison Jacobs has been working as a Rainbows’ Direct Service Provider for a little over 2 years and has navigated the challenges of providing After-School Latchkey and