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Yakima Developmental Screening
As a new mom, I’ve spent hours poring over parenting handbooks, magazines, web sites and pamphlets I could get my hands on. Combine first-time motherhood jitters and a colicky baby and sometimes I felt like I was going to pull … Continue reading
Coming Full Circle
When Amy Berkheimer’s son Eli was born with cerebral palsy, the family had no idea the journey they would embark on. While still in the NICU, a Parent to Parent volunteer from Children’s Village came up to visit with Amy, … Continue reading
Youth Council Teen Volunteers To Make a Difference
Selah High School senior, Alex Johnson, is the Youth Council Chair this year. Passionate about the Village, Alex started volunteering with Slug Bugs several years ago. Slug Bugs is a group for children with special needs. Each season they play … Continue reading
Yakima Wishes and Dreams
Paloma and Luis Hernandez-Bazan were both born profoundly deaf. Last November, Yakima Wishes and Dreams awarded the children each an iPad to help with communication, speaking and school work. The children’s speech therapist, Lynn Green, referred the family for services … Continue reading
Children’s Village Donors for December
Thank you to our generous donors. Click here to view December’s donors.
Have you heard of Charity Choice?
Charity Choice is an online network of 250 charities where donors designate their donation to the charity of their choice at www.charitygiftcertificates.org by purchasing or redeeming gift cards! We are pleased to announce that Children’s Village has been added to … Continue reading
Creating Connections Throughout the Valley
The Valley Parents group, a Parent to Parent support network has a new look and feel for the New Year! Started over 15 years ago, this monthly group provides support connections and learning opportunities for parents and caregivers raising children … Continue reading
Children’s Village is pleased to welcome Jackie McPhee as the new Executive Director
Children’s Village is pleased to welcome Jackie McPhee as the new Executive Director. Jackie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her leadership. She spent the last 13 years serving as the Child and Family Programs Supervisor at Children’s … Continue reading
Children’s Village Christmas Party
Children’s Village hosted its 14th annual Holiday party December 17th for children and families. Over 250 children and their families attended this special event where each child gets to visit Santa and receives a small personalized gift. Families enjoy connecting … Continue reading
Children’s Village Receives Autism Grant
November 21, 2011 November 21, 2011 On Thursday, November 17th we were thrilled to learn that we received a $204,000 grant from The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust! This grant will fund autism, behavioral and mental health therapies at Children’s Village … Continue reading
