Why Do I Support Rainbows United?
By Gary Proffitt When I was asked to share why I support Rainbows in a post for this blog I began thinking about when I first became aware of Rainbows, and why I felt strongly that it was the type of organization I wanted to be involved with and support, and it became obvious that […]
Stephani Gallion
“I am the gatekeeper for Bright Beginnings,” said Stephani Gallion, Social Worker at Bright Beginnings in Butler County. “When our office receives a referral, I schedule time to visit the family at their home. I complete the intake paperwork and begin gathering information to help evaluate the child’s qualification for our program. If they still […]
Rainbows Run Ambassador Family 2019
REGISTER TODAY and join Rainbows United for the 8th annual 5K and 1-mile walk to support kids like Canyon: Canyon Stephenson is 2-years-old, and loves rough housing with his 2 brothers. His mom Rachael had a normal pregnancy and Canyon was born right on time. He proceeded to wrap his family around his little finger with […]
Rainbows Run is Icing on the Cake!
By Susan Harsh, Butler County Infant/Toddler Services Join me for all the fun at the 2019 Rainbows Run to benefit children and families served by Rainbows’ Butler County Infant/Toddler Services on Saturday, May 4. You can register for the Rainbows Run here. This family friendly event includes a 5K timed race, a 1-mile family fun […]
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 […]