Raising Special Kids
Help and Hope for Families
Raising Special Kids exists to improve the lives of children with the full range of disabilities, from birth to age 26, by providing support, training, information and individual assistance so families can become effective advocates for their children.
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News and updates
In the Spring 2022 edition of Connecting, we included a photo of a young girl receiving a tube feeding while lying on her back. One …
Things may have changed since Angelica Lara first started working at Raising Special Kids almost eight years ago but one of them is not her …
If your child doesn’t qualify for AzEIP but you still have concerns about development, other resources are available for your family.
Family stories
“The fact that the employees of RSK have been through what us ‘newbies’ are going through is such a relief. I also really value how …
When Jacqueline Tafoya’s daughter Emma was diagnosed in utero with several medical complexities including clocal exstrophy (OEIS), she was nervous, afraid, and felt completely alone. …
Having a child with a rare diagnosis can often be isolating and overwhelming. Sometimes family or friends may not understand, and it can be stressful …
I’m so grateful to learn that Raising Special Kids is truly here to offer support. There is no catch, no gimmick, and no charge. I have found emotional support from people who understand what it is like to have a child with special needs.
— Parent
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Raising Special Kids Family Referral Form