Kindering

Back-to-school season can bring big feelings and big transitions. 💜

Join Kindering’s August Parent Education Class, Tips for Successful Separations and Transitions, for practical guidance to help make transition and changes feel a little smoother for children and caregivers.

📅 Tuesday, August 18
🕧 12:30–1:30pm OR 6:00–7:00pm

Please note: There will be no Parent Education Classes in September 2026. Classes will resume in October.

Learn more and register at www.kindering.org/parent-education

Dick Boysen's passing is a profound loss to our entire community. The impact and legacy of his lifelong dedication to serving the children and families in Washington will live forever.

Our gratitude for his decades of service to our community and touching the lives of thousands of children and families.

Richard "Dick" BOYSEN Obituary (1949 - 2026) - Spokane, WA - Spokesman-Review View Richard "Dick" BOYSEN's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

Representation has the power to change what's possible 💜

For Carrie, Disability Pride is rooted in visibility.

When children with disabilities see adults who share their lived experiences thriving, leading, and living fulfilling lives, they're reminded that there is no single path to success—and no limit to who they can become.

Representation creates possibility. It builds confidence, challenges stereotypes, and helps every child imagine a future where they belong exactly as they are.

Thank you, Carrie, for sharing this powerful reminder that visibility matters.

Disability Pride is about recognizing the strength, resilience, and inherent worth of every person 💜

For Morgan, Disability Pride Month is a celebration of her daughter and the remarkable person she is.

Her reflection is a beautiful reminder that disability does not define a person's potential. Every challenge overcome, every milestone reached, and every joyful moment deserves to be recognized and celebrated.

Thank you, Morgan, for sharing your story and for reminding us that Disability Pride is about embracing every person for who they are and honoring the unique strengths they bring to our communities 🥰

This Disability Pride Month, we celebrate the children, adults, families, and advocates whose voices continue to make our communities more welcoming, more inclusive, and more compassionate ✨

Disability Pride isn't just something we celebrate in July; it's something that shapes lives every day 💜

This simple but powerful reminder captures the spirit of Disability Pride Month: honoring lived experiences, celebrating identity, and continuing to build a world where people with disabilities are welcomed, respected, and valued every day of the year 🥰

Thank you, Destiny, for sharing your voice with our community!

Representation matters. So does being heard 💜

For Destiny, one of her proudest moments was standing before the City Council alongside her husband and children as the city officially recognized July as Disability Pride Month.

Moments like these remind us that advocacy isn't just about policy—it's about people. It's about families coming together, sharing their experiences, and helping create communities where everyone is welcome.

Thank you, Destiny, for using your voice and for reminding us that every step toward greater awareness helps build a more inclusive future.

Disability Pride is strengthened by the many voices, experiences, and identities that make up our community 💜

For Carrie, pride is the incredible diversity within the disability community. Thank you, Carrie, for reminding us that our differences make our community stronger, and that when we celebrate one another, we all help make the world a better place.

Thank you for joining us and for your continued partnership in providing the best supports for the children and families in our community 💜

Belonging is more than being included—it's being celebrated for exactly who you are 💜

For Morgan, one of the proudest moments of being part of the disability community was watching her daughter take the stage at her ballet recital. It wasn't just about the performance; it was about seeing her daughter embraced as a friend, a dancer, and a valued member of her community.

Thank you, Morgan, for sharing this beautiful reminder that acceptance, belonging, and joy are at the heart of Disability Pride ✨