VPI's Early Intervention Program of Outagamie and Winnebago Counties

11/10/2025

Infants and toddlers learn by watching and copying!
From shaking toys, to saying “vroom vroom," every act of imitation builds communication and learning skills.

Celebrate those little copycat moments — they’re signs of big growth!

11/07/2025

🚐✨ Don’t let the pigeon miss this one! Check out this cool event featuring everyone’s favorite feathered friend from Mo Willems’ beloved books. Perfect for little learners and their families! 💙📚

10/31/2025

10/23/2025

🌟 Looking for fun, enriching ways to support your child’s development?

The Building for Kids offers two great programs for young learners and their families—both designed to spark curiosity, build skills, and promote playful learning in a supportive environment.

👶 Early Explorers – FREE monthly program for ages birth to 5
Enjoy hands-on, sensory-friendly activities guided by early childhood professionals. Learn simple ways to support your child’s development through play, with tips you can take home!

🗓️ Monthly sessions
💬 Developmental tips + caregiver support
🎨 Interactive, age-appropriate learning stations
👉 Learn more: https://www.buildingforkids.org/early-explorers/

🧒 Jr. Explorer Camps – Mini-camps for ages 3–5
These themed, half-day camps offer engaging experiences for your preschooler, from science and art to movement and sensory play—all led by early childhood experts.

🧠 Great for kids ready for group learning
⏰ Morning sessions, multiple dates available
🎟️ Registration required
👉 Details + registration: https://www.buildingforkids.org/jr-explorer-camps/

Both programs offer a fantastic way to learn, grow, and connect with other families in the community. 💙

Early Explorers is a learning and engagement program where a Museum Educator will facilitate weekly activities! These activities are aimed to achieve the following goals:

10/20/2025

🎄 Reminder: Christmas Assistance Applications Are Open!

The Salvation Army in Appleton is now accepting applications for holiday assistance—including toys for kids and food for families during the Christmas season. 🎁🛒

📅 Apply early to ensure your family is included!
📍 Learn more and apply here:

We are dedicated to doing the most good throughout the U.S. Donate online to support The Salvation Army. Your help provides critical services. Donate Today.

10/14/2025

👶✨ Helping your toddler follow directions can be tough—but it doesn’t have to be!

Check out these simple, practical strategies you can use at home to support your child’s listening and following directions skills. From using short sentences to modeling what you want them to do, these tips are great for building early communication and independence. 🧠💬

🌟 Remember: Progress starts with small, consistent steps!

Credit to Mommy and Me Milestones.

10/07/2025

Looking for a fun way to celebrate fall with the family this Friday? 🍁🍂 Check out Menasha Early Learners Fall Fest this Friday, October 10 from 10 AM – 2 PM at Jefferson Park (989 Kargus Dr, Menasha, WI).

What’s Happening?
✅ FREE Topper’s Pizza (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
📚 Storytime with Cassie from Menasha Public Library (11:00 AM)
🌿 Explore nature with Mr. Luke from Heckrodt
🐾 Meet School Resource Officer Rick Heinen & Koda the Service Dog
🎈 Giggle and play with Dr. Bell E Button the Clown
🎨 Fall science & craft activities
☕ FREE Caribou Coffee

Bring your family and friends for a day of fun, learning, and community connection!

10/07/2025

Join us for the next Welcome Baby Connecting Event at Building for Kids Children's Museum on Saturday, October 10 at 9AM!

New and expecting first-time parents are invited to join us for our next Welcome Baby Connecting Event on Saturday, October 10 at 9am! VPI's Early Intervention Program of Outagamie and Winnebago Counties will lead a presentation on Social Emotional Development from Birth to 3. Attend this Connecting Event to access parenting resources, connect with other new families, and receive a FREE membership to the BFK.

Learn more and register at https://www.buildingforkids.org/welcomebabycommunity

09/30/2025

Join us this Friday, October 3rd for free a community event hosted by the Menasha Joint School District Early Childhood Program at the Elisha D. Smith Public Library 📚✨

🕒 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Children’s Area, Menasha Public Library (440 1st St, Menasha)

This is a perfect chance for families—especially those with little ones under 3—to connect with the Early Childhood team, explore resources, and have some fun!

08/14/2025

Big News for Our Early Intervention Community! 🤝💙

We’re thrilled to share that VPI, Inc. is merging with VARC this November to strengthen and expand our services across Wisconsin. This strategic partnership brings together nearly 120 years of combined experience in disability services—including early intervention, school-to-work transitions, trauma-informed care, and inclusive employment.

We remain deeply committed to providing personalized, developmentally appropriate support for children and families. Our mission—and our values—remain unchanged.

Learn more about the merger and what it means for our community:
👉 https://vpiwi.org/2025/08/14/vpi-and-varc-unite/

Exciting news from VPI, Inc. and VARC! 📣✨

This November, we’re merging to expand disability services and employment supports across Wisconsin. With nearly 120 years of combined experience, our organizations are uniting to expand our reach, broaden our programming, and create more opportunities for individuals of all abilities across Wisconsin. 🤝

🔗 To learn more about what this means for our communities, services, and mission, visit https://vpiwi.org/2025/08/14/vpi-and-varc-unite/

08/06/2025

We still have room for a few more teams at our Third Annual Tossing for Inclusion on August 20 at GameDay Sports Bar!

This inclusive bag toss tournament and fundraiser brings people of all abilities together to support VPI’s mission — and have a blast doing it. Casual and competitive brackets are available, so whether you’re in it to win or just tossing for fun, we’d love to have you there!

Register today before we sell out!
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vpis-tossing-for-inclusion-bag-toss-tournament-fundraiser-tickets-1434663429939?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

08/04/2025

Are you a new or expecting first-time parent? 👶✨

We’re excited to partner with the Building for Kids Children's Museum for their upcoming Welcome Baby Connection Event this Saturday, August 9 at 9am!

Our very own Lauren and Jen, Speech-Language Pathologists, will lead a presentation on feeding during the first year—a supportive session designed to help you navigate those early milestones with confidence.

And as an added bonus, attendees will receive a FREE membership to the Building for Kids—how awesome is that?!

👉 Learn more and register here: https://www.buildingforkids.org/welcomebabycommunity

Are you a new or expecting first-time parent looking for parenting resources? Join us for our next Welcome Baby Connection Event on Saturday, August 9 at 9am! VPI's Early Intervention Program of Outagamie and Winnebago Counties will lead a presentation on the first year of feeding. This free event is a great opportunity to learn, socialize, and connect with other new families!

Attend this Connecting Event to receive a FREE membership to the BFK.
Learn more and register at https://www.buildingforkids.org/welcomebabycommunity