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News & Updates
December 3, 2024
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 Series. This collaboration combines fitness, fun, and community impact as…
September 23, 2024
Chronic Illness Forms
Chronic illness forms can protect students from penalties due to excessive absences caused by serious health conditions, even if they don’t qualify for other special…
September 23, 2024
A Message From the Director – Fall 2024
Research consistently shows that when parents and professionals work together toward shared goals, children achieve better educational, developmental, and behavioral outcomes.
September 23, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Trudy Billy
Trudy Billy coordinates staffing for events and activities in central and northern Arizona. She also works with the 22 federally recognized tribes to familiarize them…
September 17, 2024
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 received by Thursday, September 19, 2024 at noon.
September 6, 2024
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 communities and are connected to Title V programs serving children and…
June 26, 2024
A Message From the Director – Summer 2024
As we strive to build inclusive and supportive environments, we encourage families to explore a range of summer activities that promote development and strengthen familial…
June 26, 2024
Staff Spotlight: Viviana Sexton
Viviana Sexton's journey with RSK began when her oldest son, Asher, was diagnosed with autism at 2 1/2. This pivotal moment led her to seek…
June 26, 2024
Child Care Success
Quality child care supports a child’s development, and any positive child care program represents a collaboration among center staff and families. When a child has…
April 30, 2024
RSK Celebrates 45 Years of Empowering Families
Raising Special Kids celebrated its 45th anniversary with a joyous event on April 26, 2024. The event, emceed by Gina Maravilla, was a vibrant celebration…
April 2, 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, including schools, accountable for negligence, particularly concerning the safety and…
March 25, 2024
Supported Decision Making
While the concept has been around for a long time, this new legislation formally recognizes SDM as an alternative to guardianship in Arizona.