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Use your voice to oppose cuts to crucial programs and services for families of children…
2025 Special Day for Special Kids
The Scottsdale Sunrise Rotary Club is inviting families of children who have disabilities or special…
Staff Spotlight: Tasha Peters
Tasha turned her own experience navigating her daughter’s autism diagnosis into a passion for helping…
Navigating the Health Care Shift
It’s important for parents and guardians to start locating adult providers as their young people…
A Message From the Director – Winter 2024
As we close out the year and reflect on the work we do together, I’m…
Arizona Brewery Running Series Partners with Raising Special Kids to Support Arizona Families
Raising Special Kids is excited to announce a new partnership with the Arizona Brewery Running…
Chronic Illness Forms
Chronic illness forms can protect students from penalties due to excessive absences caused by serious…
A Message From the Director – Fall 2024
Research consistently shows that when parents and professionals work together toward shared goals, children achieve…
Staff Spotlight: Trudy Billy
Trudy Billy coordinates staffing for events and activities in central and northern Arizona. She also…
RSK Weighs In on Proposed Changes to High School Transition Planning
Your voice can help shape the future of transition services in Arizona. Comments must be…
Kelly Randall Accepted Into Prestigious AMCHP Leadership Lab Family Leaders’ Cohort
This prestigious program recognizes parents and family members who have demonstrated leadership in their…
A Message From the Director – Summer 2024
As we strive to build inclusive and supportive environments, we encourage families to explore a…
Staff Spotlight: Viviana Sexton
Viviana Sexton’s journey with RSK began when her oldest son, Asher, was diagnosed with autism…
Child Care Success
Quality child care supports a child’s development, and any positive child care program represents a…
RSK Celebrates 45 Years of Empowering Families
Raising Special Kids celebrated its 45th anniversary with a joyous event on April 26, 2024….
RSK Position on SB1435: Public Entity Liability: Sexual Offenses
We stand in full support of Arizona Senate Bill 1435 aimed at holding public entities,…
Supported Decision Making
While the concept has been around for a long time, this new legislation formally recognizes…
Staff Spotlight: Anna Burgmann
Anna retires in March 2024 after more than 13 years with the organization and she…
A Message From the Director – Spring 2024
In our featured article, we discuss Supported Decision-Making, recent legislative developments, and real-life parental experiences,…
Summer Options for Kids With Disabilities
Summer break will be here before we know it! With a little planning, you can…
A Message From the Director – Winter 2023
As we turn the page on another year, I am honored to share some highlights…
Serious Mental Illness (SMI)
A Serious Mental Illness (SMI) designation can provide an adult with services and support to…
Staff Spotlight: Brittany Miller
When Brooke was transitioning from the Arizona Early Intervention Program (AzEIP) to developmental preschool, Brittany…
Empowering Voices: Introducing the Engaging Families & Young Adults Program
In a world where inclusivity and diversity take center stage, initiatives that amplify the voices…
Staff Spotlight: Ally Martinez
Amellaly (Ally) Martinez knows firsthand the value of connecting with other parents whose children have…