Kindering

01/21/2026

01/21/2026

There were moving speeches, rousing cheers, and the occasional (perfectly age-appropriate) tantrum at “Have a Heart for Kids Day” at the State Capitol. 💜 Thank you to the parents, kids, board members, and staff who joined us for an epic advocacy day with Children's Alliance!

01/20/2026

Today’s the day! After months of planning, “Have a Heart for Kids Day” at the State Capitol is finally here. We’re thrilled to be joining – and 200+ advocates! – for this wonderful day of legislative advocacy.
We’ll be advocating for the protection and preservation of critical services for kids, including Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT). These are the pediatric therapies that help young children with diverse needs gain life-changing and often life-saving skills, like how to safely swallow food, get around, and communicate.
Thank you to all our friends and allies who showed up in force for kids this year! 💜

01/20/2026

The Arc of Washington States celebrates the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We are reminded of his unwavering call for unity, equality, and justice. As we reflect on his legacy, we recommit ourselves to building an inclusive community where every voice is heard, every person is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

01/20/2026

Today, we honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and reflect on one of the many enduring gifts he gave this country: his words.
“It is not possible to be in favor of justice for some people and not be in favor of justice for all people.”
His words don’t just call us toward justice; they inspire the urgency that inequality demands.
This, and so much more wisdom, has been passed down from the Civil Rights Era to today -- where these statements ring just as true as they did decades ago.

01/13/2026

As of December 31, 2025, the Sibling Support Project (SSP) has officially transitioned from Kindering to its new home with the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN).

For almost 20 years, the SSP was a cherished part of the Kindering community—growing into a global movement that supports siblings of people with disabilities through Sibshops, training, and meaningful connections. We are incredibly proud of the foundation built during the SSP’s time at Kindering and the countless families it has touched.

Now in 2026, we’re thrilled to see the SSP thriving under the stewardship of the Sibling Leadership Network, a longtime partner dedicated to elevating sibling voices and advancing equity. With SLN’s leadership, the SSP continues to grow, innovate, and make a profound impact on siblings and families worldwide.

We remain deeply grateful for the SSP’s legacy at Kindering and look forward to cheering on its continued success in this next chapter. 💙

01/10/2026

If you haven't registered yet, make sure you do SOON!

Join Kindering and our friends from Children's Alliance for an action-packed day of advocating for children's issues on January 20th. 💜 Kids are very much welcome!

https://www.childrensalliance.org/events/hhkd-2025

01/08/2026

El 5 de enero de 2026, el director interino de los CDC (por sus siglas en inglés, Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades) firmó un memorando resolutivo para revisar el Calendario de Vacunación para Niños, Niñas y Adolescentes y para reducir de manera considerable la cantidad de vacunas recomendadas normalmente para todos los niños y todas las niñas en los Estados Unidos. Esta decisión no siguió el procedimiento establecido para las recomendaciones de políticas de vacunación y podría provocar un aumento de enfermedades prevenibles por vacunas en niños y niñas a nivel nacional. Cuando los niños y las niñas contraen enfermedades que podrían prevenirse con las vacunas recomendadas, se generan ausencias escolares, pérdidas de días de trabajo para los padres y las madres, e incluso hospitalizaciones y fallecimientos en algunos casos.

Lea el comunicado de prensa en https://heyor.ca/KBdYHu

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

In the new year, it bears repeating: all families of all backgrounds are welcome here at Kindering.

01/07/2026

Many thanks to the Rotary Club of Duvall for having us this morning! We were truly moved to hear from some of you who also have personal experiences with Kindering. Special thanks to Jonathan Burks, one of our board members, who shared his family's powerful "Kindering story."

01/07/2026

On January 5, 2026, the Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed a decision memorandum to revise the Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule and significantly reduce the number of vaccinations routinely recommended for all U.S. children. This decision did not follow established procedure for vaccine policy recommendations and threatens an increase in vaccine-preventable diseases in children nationwide. Children getting sick from the diseases prevented by recommended immunizations leads to missed school for children, missed work for parents, and even hospitalization and death in some children.

Read the statement at https://heyor.ca/mZyd9o