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 […]
Case Managers Provide Support, Education and Connection
Leer en Español Rainbows’ Targeted Case Management is a wonderful resource and support for the families we serve in Sedgwick and Butler counties. Currently, Rainbows has 8 dedicated case managers who serve more than 400 children and their families. How can Targeted Case Management help my child and family? Rainbows’ case managers meet with families […]
Connecting Families to Vital Resources
“Despite his disabilities, he is living it up. He is full of energy and has a lot of common sense, is very strong and loves to learn, run, play, and be silly,” said his dad, Jeremy about 11-year-old Dusty. “We are extremely proud of how far he’s come.” Born early at 2 pounds 4 ounces, […]
Teachers and therapists help Teddy blossom
Four-year-old Teddy’s interests are diverse, and currently include being a ninja or a snake hunter, and he is ready to take these interests and all that he’s learned at Rainbows to kindergarten. “While we’re happy to see Teddy progress, it’s sad to know he is graduating from Rainbows,” said Kaci and Nelson, Teddy’ s parents. […]
Creating a Nurturing Environment for Remarkable Milestones
Welcome, parents, caregivers, and fellow enthusiasts of tiny triumphs! The first years of a child’s life are a magical journey filled with adorable firsts and remarkable milestones. In this blog post, we’ll embark on an exploration of how we can create a nurturing environment that encourages the blossoming of developmental milestones in infants and toddlers. […]
Gift of love for send off
3…2…1…Blast Off To The Future! What an exciting theme for this year’s Pre-Kindergarten graduation ceremony. I can’t believe we got to watch robots dancing along with children – a little glimpse of the future for sure! The 2023-2024 school year has undoubtedly been the year of the boys. Thirteen out of the 18 graduating were […]
Kids’ 5 Most Requested Meals, 5 No Thank You Meals
For Chef Ryan Lewis, food is his love language. It’s how he shows people he cares or is thinking about them. “This is what makes my job at Rainbows not really a job,” he said. “It’s something I just love to do. The kids here are like a bunch of little best buddies to me […]
