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Category Archives: Voice Of The Valley
World Down Syndrome Day
Today is World Down Syndrome Day Today is the seventh annual World Down Syndrome Day, started in 2006, this is a day to celebrate the many abilities of people with Down syndrome. March 21st was chosen because it is the … Continue reading
Holland
When you’re going to have a baby, it’s like planning a fabulous vacation trip – to Italy. You buy a bunch of guide books and make your wonderful plans. The Coliseum. The Michelangelo David. The gondolas in Venice. You may … Continue reading
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
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
Autism Services in the Yakima Valley
Children’s Village Invests in Collaboration and Innovation In order to provide specialized services to children with special needs, Children’s Village depends on the collaboration of the community; through partner agencies who provide services to children, dedicated philanthropy from community members … 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