Put On Your Own Safety Mask First
If you’ve ever traveled on an airplane, then you’ve heard that you must put your own safety mask on before you help others including small children. Often in the hustle and bustle of the culture we live in, we forget to “put our own mask on first” and take care of ourselves. We take care […]
Somebody has to pay the bills!
Hello from the Finance Department! Ever wonder about the process of recording deposits, bank drafts, tracking grant income and expenses, reporting mileage and 401K contributions, generating childcare invoices, reconciliation of accounts and credit cards or how to allocate expenses and just pay the bills? I didn’t think so. Don’t worry, we got it covered! We […]
IMPACT: Leaving something behind in others’ lives
IMPACT was the theme of Rainbows’ 2024 All Staff event, Monday, August 5, at The Wichita State University Metroplex. The IMPACT staff make in the lives of the children and families they serve, The IMPACT staff make on each other everyday teaming, collaborating, sharing their lives with one another. The IMPACT staff make in the […]
Parent-Teacher Team Ensures Child’s Success
Leer en Español It is always a concern for us as parents to leave our children for the first time in a daycare. This is a very big step in the lives of our little ones. It can also fill us parents with anxiety and worry, knowing how our children are, how they will react […]
Independent, Secure and Social
Leer en Español Twenty-year-old Angie was born with Down Syndrome. She attends Camp Woodchuck during the summer. Angie has enjoyed an in-home Direct Support Professional (DSP) who helps her with her daily duties, such as cleaning her room, washing her laundry, doing household chores, and preparing food. Angie’s DSP will take her out into the […]
Camp Woodchuck: A Place to be Yourself
Eight-year-old Tig Benton is a very sensitive and caring kid. He is artistic and great at building things. Tig has been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Currently, he attends Camp Woodchuck and receives case management through Rainbows. “Tig is always curious, asks lots of questions, and loves to […]
Volunteers Create Joy for Campers
By the time Camp Woodchuck staff say “goodbye and see you next year” to this summer’s Campers at the end of July, more than 250 volunteers will have shared their time, talent and sweat, making Camp Woodchuck a memorable experience for Rainbows’ school-age youth with special needs. Before Camp even began, volunteers from DeVaughn James […]
Life with Autism is Both Special and Challenging
Tammy Parker, Direct Support Professional (DSP) and Classroom 118 Team Leader is proud to be working at Rainbows. “I have a teenage daughter who has Autism, and I know first-hand how special and challenging life can be,” said Tammy. Tammy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, however that is not her interest […]
Experience Movie Magic
Imagine a place where creativity knows no bounds, where kids embark on adventures inspired by the enchanting world of movies. Welcome to Movie Magic at Camp Woodchuck, where this summer, 83 young Campers with special needs delve into a world of imagination and discovery. The theme of this year’s camp is “Movie Magic,” and true […]
Improv, horses and hamburgers
Rainbows’ Targeted Case Management (TCM) Team is a group of professionals dedicated to helping families with children with special needs connect with community resources, navigate the I/DD system, facilitate funding requests for items needed to support the child, and attend IEPs as an advocate. We wanted to know a little bit more about the individuals […]
