Holly Taylor, 2024 InterHab Outstanding Youth Award Winner
At last week’s 2024 InterHab Conference, Holly Taylor was honored as the InterHab Outstanding Youth. Her family and Rainbows’ supporters were there to cheer her on. We’re so proud of you! A skilled artist with a unique style, Holly Taylor’s artwork is always praised by art teachers and others. The detail Holly puts into her […]
Angie Grew Up at Rainbows
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Lauryn thrives at Camp Woodchuck
This year’s Blarney Breakfast benefits Rainbows’ Family Support Services programs and Camp Woodchuck. Camp is a summer recreational and leisure day program for school-aged youth with special needs. Camp Woodchuck is filled with hands-on activities, special events, structured activities, and an amazing social experience as Rainbows’ youth interact with their peers and the community. Please […]
Kerri Dixon, family partner and trusted colleague
For more than 20 years, Kerri Dixon has been a social worker for Rainbows’ Specialized Foster Care Program. She is also a Targeted Case Manager for Rainbows’ foster and other families, helping them access other resources. Kerri is a licensed social worker (LBSW) by the State of Kansas. She has a bachelor’s degree in Social […]
Translators Available: Communication is Clear
Leer en Español Having a child with special needs is a new normal for the entire family. Juan and Sonia Martinez know this firsthand. They have two children with special needs: Uriel is 14 and Isabella is 6. Both children got connected to Rainbows’ services at an early age and received in-home Infant/Toddler Services. As […]
