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 | Services  Find the help you need under the rainbow. Bringing hope and a brighter future to families and children across Kansas. At Rainbows United we provide many vital services for Kansas families. We are the regional leader in early childhood development, including on-site educational child care, both for typically developing children and children with special needs. We are on the leading edge of implementing the latest, most effective therapies for children with autism spectrum disorders. We are the experts who are called to visit the hospital hours after a baby is born who will face developmental challenges. We are home grown and nationally recongnized; a grateful recipient and faithful steward of our fellow citizen's contributions. We willingly serve everyone -- the family with the ability to pay for services, and our neighbors with few options and resources. When the storms of life threaten to wash away a child's smiles and peals of laughter, when a parent's dream of a brighter future is clouded by the confusion of the current crisis, and when the systems that were put in place to help us only offer temporary shelter, look to the rainbow. Look to Rainbows United and discover the ways we bring potential to life. Targeted Case Management Providing personal assistance in finding and securing the programs, services and financial aid you and your child need.
Feelings of frustration, questions of why, stresses of deciding what steps to take next are all normal for parents of children with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Find reassurance that you're not alone. Rainbows uses a family-centered approach encouraging each family to make their own choices and letting the case manager advocate and coordinate the services to make the family's wishes a reality. find out more >  Early Intervention for Infants & Toddlers/tiny-k Helping very young children with development delays play, share, learn and grow.
You know your child. As you watch your child, your baby, fail to accomplish what others his age might be doing, you worry. The future can seem clouded with uncertainty. Developmental delays are more common than you may think and in our community we have many ways to help. Rainbows United is here for hundreds of children, shining warmth and offering bright beginnings. find out more > Mental Health The Incredible Years Parents, Teachers & Children Training Series. Learn new ways to boost your child's self-confidence, and gain valuable, effective parenting skills. Parenting is tough. Especially in the early years when your child is discovering who they are, finding their own personalities and challenging their boundaries. As a parent, you have to be the brick house that stands strong and provides a supportive foundation for your child. It can be hard to teach your child how to manage their emotions and express themselves appropriately. It can also be difficult to know when your child's behavior is typical for their age and when it is not. Together, we work to understand challenges and offer stategies to help make your home a happier and more loving place. find out more > Autism Spectrum Disorder Helping families discover and understand the uniqueness, the potential and the abilities of children with autism.
Rainbows United opens a window of hope for those lost in the confusion of caring for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Sometimes the most moving experiences in life are marked by the knowledge that we are no longer alone. A window opens. A breeze flutters. Light streams in. Parents reach a new understanding, a new way of looking at a child. And suddenly the world looks just a little brighter, thanks to the people of Rainbows United. find out more > Smart Start of Butler Co. Working together for affordable, quality child care, education and early childhood wellness.
The care, education and well-being of our children is paramount to success and happiness of families and the productivity of the communities in which they live. In Butler County, communities are working hard to provide smart solutions for families, child care providers and educators through Rainbows United Smart Start. Improved access to quality child care, education, and health and wellness information give area children a Smart Start in life. find out more > Educational and Child Care Helping your child learn and grow through trusted child care services and progressive early childhood education.
Every parent - whether their child is developing on track or requires special assistance - recalls the moments of astonishing joy, watching a child express an idea, say a new word, or create a work of art. Such tiny people, with such big thoughts. A new awareness is dawning about the amazing learning potential possessed by very young children. And here at Rainbows, we are committing ourselves to the highest quality programming for ALL children. So many children start here, grow here, learn here. find out more > Community Based Education/Training (CBETS) Equipping preschool children to acquire the skills necessary to succeed in kindergarten.
Remember your first day of school? For many, the day was filled with excitement, apprehension and wonder. For children who have trouble holding a crayon or who struggle to pay attention, reaching the classroom can be a long journey. So Rainbows United offers a bridge of learning. A way to get a little extra help. A team of experts to take your child by the hand, to nurture their full potential. find out more > Specialied Foster Care Connecting children with secure, nurturing families who support their temporary or long-term needs. Parents have unconditional love for their children that lifts their spirits, makes them feel safe, allows them to grow and learn in a nurturing setting. Specialized foster care resource families of Rainbows United provide that same environment crucial to a child's future successes. Supporting and guiding children in foster care gives them the skills and confidence to fly on their own when the time comes. find out more > Family Support Services Encouraging children to be children in fun and safe environments. Our goal is for families and their children to receive the care they need to lead a successful, happy family life. Family Support Services offers structured time and activities as well as the opportunity for individuals to choose their own fun. Rainbows' Family Support Services staff strives to offer person-centered environments so we meet the developmental needs of children and young adults. find out more > |
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