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“Rainbows exceeded by expectations,” said Mom
Soon to be 3 years old, Ben is getting ready to go to pre-kindergarten at his local school where he’ll get to be around other kids his age to help with motivation, learn social skills, and be away from home a few hours a week. With the help of early

Top 4 Reasons to Become a Direct Support Professional
1. Make a difference in a child’s life. Build relationships and be a role model. “My favorite activity is to sit on the porch swing

Early Intervention Social Worker Empowers Families
I appreciate that our program is multifaceted in the sense that we are able to provide support in so many varied ways because it allows

Kerri Dixon, family partner and trusted colleague
For more than 20 years, Kerri Dixon has been a social worker for Rainbows’ Specialized Foster Care Program. She is also a Targeted Case Manager

Do you have room for a foster child?
At Rainbows, the heart of our mission is to serve children who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and it’s imperative that we have families who

We “Heart” Learning
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! For most families, this means purchasing candy and cards, and decorating boxes for said cards to be slipped

Twins Defy Odds and Flourish
On January 7th, 2021, twins Silas and Adeline came into the world via an emergency c-section. Born at only 22 weeks, 6 days gestation, doctors

How to Care for Little Feet
I love baby feet, they are so cute and chubby. Sadly, as adults our feet usually aren’t quite as cute, but that is a story

Q&A with Kayla Cary, Infant/Toddler Services
Infant/Toddler Services Overview Rainbows’ Infant/Toddler Services (ITS) are available for children birth to 3 years old at no cost to families. Kayla Cary, Sedgwick County

Why Should Your Company Volunteer
A Journal of Happiness study found that volunteering can positively impact physical and mental health, alleviate stress, and experience increased life satisfaction. In other words,