Joe's Kids

02/01/2026

Happy 12‑Year Anniversary!
Today we celebrate not just a milestone, but the vision, passion, and perseverance that built this organization from the ground up. Thank you for leading with purpose, inspiring growth, and creating a place where people and clients truly matter. Your leadership continues to shape who we are and who we strive to be every day.

02/01/2026

Happy 12‑Year Work Anniversary, Joanna!
From the very beginning, you’ve been an essential part of our story. Your dedication, compassion, and incredible work as a Physical Therapy Assistant have touched so many lives, patients and teammates alike. Thank you for growing with us, supporting our mission, and helping shape who we are today. We’re truly grateful for everything you do!

02/01/2026

Cheers to Amy for 12 amazing years!
Thank you for your dedication, expertise, and all the ways you strengthen our team. We appreciate you!

01/30/2026

Tactile processing—or tolerance to touch—can be challenging for many kids. ✋
One strategy we often suggest is body brushing, like you see in the video below. This can be especially helpful for kiddos who seek a lot of touch or who have difficulty tolerating the feel of different objects.

⚠️ Important reminder: Body brushing should only be done by carefully following your therapist’s directions to ensure it’s used safely and effectively.

Here is a demonstration of our brushing program.

01/30/2026

✨ Celebrating Tara Carlile — Woman of the Year ✨

We are so proud to recognize Joe’s Kids board member, Tara Carlile, who was honored as Woman of the Year by the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce. As shared during the recognition, Tara leads not for recognition, but from a deep sense of purpose—and her impact is felt across our entire community.

From ensuring children facing food insecurity have access to meals through Boomerang Backpacks, to serving as a compassionate advocate with CASA, Tara consistently shows up for children who need stability, protection, and hope. As a parent of children with dyslexia, she also transformed personal challenge into powerful action—founding a community-based tutoring center that delivers evidence-based literacy instruction in partnership with Joe’s Kids, changing outcomes for students who learn differently. Add to that her volunteer service with MOPS, coaching youth sports, and serving at the soup kitchen, and it’s clear why this honor is so well deserved.

Congratulations, Tara—and thank you for your unwavering commitment to children, families, and our community. 💙👏

01/30/2026

Independent sitting is a BIG milestone—and it can be built through play! 🙌
Here are a few ways to support your little one (6+ months) as they grow stronger and steadier:
✔️ Support at the hips, not the shoulders
✔️ Play at vertical surfaces like windows or the fridge
✔️ Don’t ditch tummy time—it’s a core builder!
✔️ Encourage reaching for toys all around

Progress looks different for every child—and that’s okay 💙

01/29/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday, Kiana! 🎉
Today we celebrate one of our incredible Therapy Aides! Kiana, your hard work, kindness, and energy make such a positive impact on our patients and team every single day. We’re so lucky to have you! 💙

Drop your birthday wishes for Kiana in the comments below! 🎂✨

01/28/2026

🎉 Join us for our first Family Fun Night with the Fort Wayne Komets! 🏒
📅 Date: March 15th
This event is open to everyone—bring your family and friends for a night of fun and hockey!
A portion of every ticket sold will be donated back to Joe’s Kids, helping us continue providing vital pediatric therapy services to children in our community. 💛
🎟️ Get your tickets here: www.gofevo.com/event/JoesKidsAP
Please share this event with your friends and help us make a big impact!

01/28/2026

We experience movement all day long—walking, riding in a car, swinging at the playground. This is called vestibular sensory input, and it helps kids understand where their body is in space. 🤸‍♀️

Movement in all directions is important! If your kiddo loves to spin in one direction, try having them spin the opposite direction for the same amount of time, then finish by touching their toes. This quick change in position helps the body better process where it is in space and can calm the central nervous system more quickly.

01/28/2026

Mazes are a great way to improve your child precision with fine motor skills. This can also build up their visual spatial needs and problem solving. This can be a great tool to keep on hand when your child needs to have an activity waiting in a lobby, traveling and just for fun!

01/27/2026

Looking for a new direction in your billing career?
Joe’s Kids is a not‑for‑profit clinic that has been changing lives since 2014 and we’re growing!

We’re searching for a Medical Billing Specialist, with a minimum of 2 years experience, who wants more than just a job. Here, your work helps support children and families who rely on our services every day.

We offer:
💙 A supportive, values‑driven workplace
📈 Growth opportunities as our clinic expands
🤝 A team that appreciates and invests in you
💼 Competitive benefits and long‑term stability

If you feel called to use your gifts in a purpose‑driven setting, we’d love for you to apply:
👉 https://www.indeed.com/job/medical-billing-specialist-5a52e2a24ed09b45