Kindering

11/28/2025

Native American Heritage Day is observed on the Friday after Thanksgiving Day/Day of Mourning each year 💜

11/27/2025

We wish everyone in the Kindering community a safe and happy holiday season! 💜

We'd also like to be mindful of the Day of Mourning observed on the fourth Thursday of November, this year on Nov. 27, by indigenous communities across the U.S.

To learn more about the Day of Mourning and the myth of Thanksgiving, please visit: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/thanksgiving-myth-and-what-we-should-be-teaching-kids-180973655/ 🔗

11/27/2025

What are you thankful for? We are beyond thankful for our stellar staff! 💜

Thanks to our staff, last year:
👧🧒 we served 3,100+ children through direct services that support them with life skills such as safely swallowing food, communicating, moving, and so much more;
✨ we reached 8,300+ children and families through trainings, family education, consultations, etc.;
🦋 over 50% of Kindering students graduated early support services by age 3 no longer needing special education.

If you'd like to honor the work our teachers and therapists do and support our mission, please make a donation today! 💝

Visit www.kindering.org/2025giving🔗
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11/27/2025

Shout-Out to Elaine Guay for nominating Kindering for MacDonald-Miller Facility Solutions 's Giving Fund! This investment helps us as we race to close our fundraising gap before the end of the year. Thank you for supporting transformative services for children with diverse needs!

11/26/2025

Kids like Olivia show us how critical early support services are for the youngest in our community! Thanks to reporter Kai Uyehara and The Seattle Times for highlighting Kindering alongside many other nonprofits in the area on their annual Fund for Those in Need fundraiser.

Read the full story below and make a gift today 👇

11/26/2025

If you're looking for sensory-friendly tips for the holidays and travel, the Autism Society of Washington offers a great list.

11/26/2025

It was such a pleasure having Rep. Steve Bergquist at Kindering Renton (again!). Thank you for your years of work improving equity and quality throughout the educational continuum in Washington. And especially for supporting young children with developmental delays and disabilities!

11/26/2025

Kindering is closed on November 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving break. No classes and therapies will happen on these these two days. We wish you a happy long weekend! 💜

11/26/2025

At Kindering, we’re proud to serve many Autistic kids and fully embrace our neurodivergent community members. As a healthcare provider, we offer evidence-based therapies that build foundational skills to empower children throughout their lives.

We also share information about how you can support your kid’s health and development. When it comes to vaccines, we always recommend asking your primary care provider and following the advice of trusted sources like the WA Department of Health.

The Washington State Department of Health reaffirms that vaccines are a proven, essential tool for protecting people’s health. We join health agencies and associations across the country, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Autism Science Foundation, in confirming that there is no credible scientific evidence linking vaccines to autism.

More at https://doh.wa.gov/newsroom/washington-state-department-health-statement-vaccine-safety-and-autism-claims

11/25/2025

Meet Waylon: one of thousands of little ones thriving at Kindering thanks to supporters like you 💜

Waylon and his twin brother, Skyler, were born after a pregnancy filled with uncertainty. At 14 weeks, doctors told parents Stephanie and Matt that Waylon would be born with arthrogryposis, a condition that causes stiff joints and limited mobility.

From the moment he arrived, Waylon faced big challenges. He couldn’t bend his arms or legs, but with Kindering’s home-based physical and occupational therapies, he’s been thriving! 💪✨

This giving season, you can help more children like Waylon reach their fullest potential.

👉 Read his story and make a gift: kindering.org/2025giving 🔗

11/23/2025

Today's Seattle Times piece by Kai Uyehara puts it well: this is a year like no other. That’s why we’re extra-grateful to be part of the Seattle Times Fund for Those in Need campaign!

Every year, this fundraiser helps kids like 19-month-old Olivia access life-changing services. Read the article to learn about the remarkable journey Olivia’s family has taken these past few years – from the Ukraine to the U.S. to Kindering!

And, shout-out to Seattle Times photographer Jennifer Buchanan, whose adorable photos capture the magic of our therapies so beautifully. 💜

📰Read here: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/fund-for-those-in-need-kicks-off-as-nonprofits-face-year-like-no-others/

11/21/2025

IT'S BOOST DAY! That means, just today, your donation to Kindering's project will be boosted up to $500.

Here's what you're supporting: covering uncompensated care so that no family is ever turned away due to finances or lack of insurance coverage. That means kids with disabilities, developmental delays, and other needs receive the individualized therapies and other supports they need to thrive.

Support our services today! 🌟https://kpcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/grant?grant_id=2693&fbclid=IwY2xjawOMVbZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE1R0h3UUdLbU5hZ0oweGFPc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgFDo2ivEeYK5eyyI_QnyZqfffeXHJ9W8ybQ-gncLpKv0EpqrG5wgClQJemB_aem_rCrY33vF7lRDYcgKEu1HiQ

Many thanks to the for organizing the fabulous Ignite Kirkland event again!

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