A Letter from President Deb Voth to Families
Dear Families, In this uncertain time of change and challenges, I want to bring you up-to-date on what Rainbows has done to help protect the children and families we serve as well as our staff. Our Leadership Team is working diligently to keep abreast of the information being shared in so many ways. It is […]
Children’s Mental Health
Children learn many important skills through play and it is important they have the opportunity to play every day. Some of the important skills they learn include • communication, • problem-solving, • how to share, and • how to navigate social situations. Play increases brain connections and improves critical thinking skills needed to be successful […]
Community supports virtual event
Three-year-old Zoe loves horses and Peppa Pig. She is a happy, quiet child who has a genetic disorder that shows symptoms similar to Autism. Both Zoe and her older brother Romeo have received services through Rainbows’ Infant/Toddler Services and now Targeted Case Management. Zoe has mobility difficulties which require the need for SMO foot braces. […]
Children’s Mental Health
Children are constantly watching the adults in their life to gather information and learn how to feel and act during difficult or scary situations. Children are watching and listening right now, as widespread panic sets in about COVID-19. Schools across the U.S. are closing their doors for extended periods of time, leaving children with no […]
Adrian
Even though the Blarney Breakfast event has been adapted to a virtual event, the event is important to Rainbows as a major fundraiser. Opportunities to support Rainbows are now focused online and through local media. Items that would be sold at the event, will be available online at RainbowsUnited.org. Imagine you’re an 11-year-old boy whose […]
Blarney Breakfast
Osbaldo is a sweet, affectionate, and loving child. He loves going to school and playing with other children. He loves to play basketball and swim at the YMCA. Osbaldo has Autism and sometimes struggles to communicate. He is able to use simple words but will rarely use phrases. Since he does not say phrases, his […]
Karina Vargas, Targeted Case Manager
“To me, all children no matter their background are equal and deserve the best quality life,” said Karina Vargas, Targeted Case Manager. “Rainbows is the place to make that happen. I love everything about my job.” As a Targeted Case Manager, Karina’s days are never the same. They can differ from scheduling meetings, updating client […]
Margaret Shook
This year, I am overwhelmed with gratitude to be celebrating the 45th anniversary of the Blarney Breakfast. The event has experienced many changes over the years and grown into one of the longest running special events in Wichita. However, one thing has remained the same, the steadfast support of the community to support children with […]
Alexia Foster, Infant/Toddler Services
http://198.211.108.227/team/alexia-fosterWhen I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”-Fred Rogers That is why I love this program. There are always people helping.-Alexia J. Foster
Celebrate!
By Carol J Martin, Finance Department, RUI Winter in Kansas can be long and gray, but February 14 is set aside to brighten spirits by remembering all the people who make life special, like family and friends. If you are looking for fun and simple things to do with your whole family, here are some […]