Kindering

01/13/2026

As of December 31, 2025, the Sibling Support Project (SSP) has officially transitioned from Kindering to its new home with the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN).

For almost 20 years, the SSP was a cherished part of the Kindering community—growing into a global movement that supports siblings of people with disabilities through Sibshops, training, and meaningful connections. We are incredibly proud of the foundation built during the SSP’s time at Kindering and the countless families it has touched.

Now in 2026, we’re thrilled to see the SSP thriving under the stewardship of the Sibling Leadership Network, a longtime partner dedicated to elevating sibling voices and advancing equity. With SLN’s leadership, the SSP continues to grow, innovate, and make a profound impact on siblings and families worldwide.

We remain deeply grateful for the SSP’s legacy at Kindering and look forward to cheering on its continued success in this next chapter. 💙

01/10/2026

If you haven't registered yet, make sure you do SOON!

Join Kindering and our friends from Children's Alliance for an action-packed day of advocating for children's issues on January 20th. 💜 Kids are very much welcome!

https://www.childrensalliance.org/events/hhkd-2025

01/08/2026

El 5 de enero de 2026, el director interino de los CDC (por sus siglas en inglés, Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades) firmó un memorando resolutivo para revisar el Calendario de Vacunación para Niños, Niñas y Adolescentes y para reducir de manera considerable la cantidad de vacunas recomendadas normalmente para todos los niños y todas las niñas en los Estados Unidos. Esta decisión no siguió el procedimiento establecido para las recomendaciones de políticas de vacunación y podría provocar un aumento de enfermedades prevenibles por vacunas en niños y niñas a nivel nacional. Cuando los niños y las niñas contraen enfermedades que podrían prevenirse con las vacunas recomendadas, se generan ausencias escolares, pérdidas de días de trabajo para los padres y las madres, e incluso hospitalizaciones y fallecimientos en algunos casos.

Lea el comunicado de prensa en https://heyor.ca/KBdYHu

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

In the new year, it bears repeating: all families of all backgrounds are welcome here at Kindering.

01/07/2026

Many thanks to the Rotary Club of Duvall for having us this morning! We were truly moved to hear from some of you who also have personal experiences with Kindering. Special thanks to Jonathan Burks, one of our board members, who shared his family's powerful "Kindering story."

01/07/2026

On January 5, 2026, the Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed a decision memorandum to revise the Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule and significantly reduce the number of vaccinations routinely recommended for all U.S. children. This decision did not follow established procedure for vaccine policy recommendations and threatens an increase in vaccine-preventable diseases in children nationwide. Children getting sick from the diseases prevented by recommended immunizations leads to missed school for children, missed work for parents, and even hospitalization and death in some children.

Read the statement at https://heyor.ca/mZyd9o

01/07/2026

Please note! DO NOT call 833-VAX-HELP. Instead, please use 1-866-397-0337 for vaccine information and assistance.

NO llame al 833-VAX-HELP (833-829-4357). Para información y asistencia sobre vacunas utilice el siguiente número 1-866-397-0337.

12/31/2025

With 2025 coming to an end, we thought we would share just a few more photos from this year. 💜
Wishing everyone a joyful close to 2025, and a happy (almost) new year!

12/31/2025

Can you believe it -- it's the last day to give in 2025... and we STILL have a fundraising gap!

Help us close the gap today! https://kindering.org/2025giving/

Your donation supports kids like Waylon in accessing life-changing services. Waylon was born with a rare condition called arthrogryposis, which causes joint issues that can severely limit range of motion. His twin brother Skyler does not share his condition.

With physical and occupational therapies, Waylon learned to sit up -- right after Skyler did. He is also learning to self-feed, bringing his mouth to his hand, since he is unable to bend his arms.

Waylon is beloved by his twin and his older brother Elijah -- who of course include him in all their roughhousing!

“There’s a lot of chaos, fighting, and wrestling with the three boys, but there’s also equal amounts of empathy and care towards each other," Waylon's mother Stephanie explains. "Elijah and Skyler take care of Waylon and always include him in their play."

12/30/2025

There's just 3 days left of the year -- let's make a splash! Just like Lucy as she prepares to hurl a rock into the lake (putting her physical therapies to excellent use).

Give the gift of Kindering care and support kids like Lucy: https://kindering.org/2025giving/

Lucy's journey included emergency surgery at three days old, months at the hospital, and many more early challenges. We were privileged to be a part of that journey by providing physical and feeding therapies -- and we are THRILLED to see her thriving today at 3 years old!

Lucy's mom says:
“Our dream is that she gets everything she wants. We want her to know who she is; we will support her every step of the way.”

We share that dream. 💜 To our community of supporters: thank YOU for making families' dreams come true here every day.