Rainbows Run 2019
REGISTER TODAY and join Rainbows United for the 8th annual 5K and 1-mile walk. The Rainbows Run benefits children with special needs, ages birth – 21, and their families in Butler County. The officially-timed 5K course features gorgeous lake views and the 1-mile course is perfect for the whole family. Register by April 14 to […]
Stigma and Treatment
Alice Boutz, LMSW, Mental Health Specialist Mental health problems can and do occur in early childhood. Young children express and process emotions and events in ways that are very different from adults and older children. Some symptoms of mental illness that can occur in early childhood include agitation, often talking about fears and worries, difficulty […]
Kathy Siebert Story
When Melissa was 6 months-old, she was diagnosed with microcephaly, a congenital anomaly characterized by an abnormally small head and an underdeveloped brain. She screamed and cried when touched or picked up. After moving to Wichita, doctors recommended placing her in an institution until her family learned about Rainbows. Once connected to Rainbows, Melissa received […]
44th Annual Blarney Breakfast
The $54,554 raised at this year’s 44th Annual Blarney breakfast helps support Rainbows’ Targeted Case Management (TCM) services. So what do TCM Case Managers do? They help families and their children with special needs find needed resources and support. Their primary function is to advocate for each individual and empower parents. Partial proceeds from this […]
Blarney Breakfast
A sweet little boy with a very gentle soul, Wyatt has autism. “He is nonverbal, but does his best to communicate with those that he likes and loves,” said Wyatt’s dad, Bobby. “The fact that he is so sweet and gets so excited about his favorite people and activities inspires us to do better for […]
St. Patrick’s Day
It was Saint Patrick’s Day. Another cold, gray, blustery Tuesday morning in Seattle. I was behind on a project and should’ve been at work, and my seven-year-old daughter, Rosie, should’ve been in school. Instead, the two of us were all bundled up and on our way to a grassy meadow behind a neighbor’s house–an enchanted-looking […]
Karis Sparks
The definition of the name Karis describes Karis Sparks perfectly: “A highly unique, interesting person who is worth taking the time to know. Karis is witty, intelligent, passionate, and wise.” A master of organization with a sense of humor, Karis Sparks is the Targeted Case Management/Autism Program Assistant. Karis started working at Rainbows through a temp agency and […]
5K with Taylor Miller
Hi my name is Taylor Miller! I’m a certified personal trainer with a degree in exercise science who has an incredible passion for children with disabilities. I am also a Registered Behavior Technician working with children with autism at Rainbows’ United. I’m currently working on getting my master’s degree in psychology to get my Board […]
Taylor Miller
Taylor Miller has literally grown up with Rainbows. The son of Kim Becker, Rainbows Autism Consultant, Taylor spent much of his childhood onsite at Rainbows. Now a Behavior Technician working with children with autism at Rainbows, Taylor has come “back home”. From a young age, Taylor had a passion for fitness and working with children with […]
Shower the People You Love with Love
By Carol Martin, Finance Dept. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to show people how much you care. While some go all out with extravagant gifts, a small homemade token will be meaningful and precious to the recipient. Simple and well-planned parties are a great way to spoil your loved ones. Volunteer to help your […]
