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SPRING 2018 SPRING 2018
Spring 2018 We see the ability in every child Spring 2018 We see the ability in every child
People of Kids Center 6 People of Kids Center 6
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From the desk of Interim Executive Director Dr. Lisa Campbell From the desk of Interim Executive Director Dr. Lisa Campbell
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Happy 60 Birthday to Kids Center! Happy 60th Birthday to Kids Center!
Message from Message from
A year of celebration is ahead, and we hope you will join us to help mark this special moment A year of celebration is ahead, and we hope you will join us to help mark this special moment
the Interim the Interim
2 Executive
in Kids Center’s history! You—our families, donors, and friends—are the reason that Kids 2 Executive
in Kids Center’s history! You—our families, donors, and friends—are the reason that Kids
Center can make a difference in the life of each child who enters our doors. Your Center can make a difference in the life of each child who enters our doors. Your
Director encouragement and support over the years has allowed the staff at Kids Center to do what we Director encouragement and support over the years has allowed the staff at Kids Center to do what we
do best: help children with developmental delays and disabilities to get the therapeutic do best: help children with developmental delays and disabilities to get the therapeutic
Happy interventions they need to grow and thrive! Happy interventions they need to grow and thrive!
3 Birthday Kids th
We kicked off our 60 birthday celebrations on March 11, 2018 to commemorate the signing 3 Birthday Kids We kicked off our 60th birthday celebrations on March 11, 2018 to commemorate the signing
Center of our Articles of Incorporation, but there will be plenty more opportunities to celebrate this Center of our Articles of Incorporation, but there will be plenty more opportunities to celebrate this
year. Upcoming events include Spring Break extended programming, The Magic and the year. Upcoming events include Spring Break extended programming, The Magic and the
Walk & Roll Wonder show (May 20 at Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts), the 14 th annual Walk and Walk & Roll Wonder show (May 20 at Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts), the 14 th annual Walk and
4 2018 Roll (June 9, 2018 at Fourth Street Live), the Fall Fashion Show (date and location TBD), and— 4 2018 Roll (June 9, 2018 at Fourth Street Live), the Fall Fashion Show (date and location TBD), and—
new this year—the Kids Center Gala (October 20, 2018 at The Omni Louisville)! new this year—the Kids Center Gala (October 20, 2018 at The Omni Louisville)!
Register your I am proud to say that I have been a member of the family here for 30 years—so half of the life Register your I am proud to say that I have been a member of the family here for 30 years—so half of the life
5 team of Kids Center! Those years have been filled with great memories that include the smiles of my 5 team of Kids Center! Those years have been filled with great memories that include the smiles of my
patients and their families as they achieve and succeed. Those years also include growth and patients and their families as they achieve and succeed. Those years also include growth and
expansion. Now with our two locations, we have 60 staff members and serve 1,200 children expansion. Now with our two locations, we have 60 staff members and serve 1,200 children
6/7 Cover Story annually. In my new role, I am honored to continue to be part of the lives of our children and 6/7 Cover Story annually. In my new role, I am honored to continue to be part of the lives of our children and
their families and am excited to see the vibrant future that is in store for our organization! their families and am excited to see the vibrant future that is in store for our organization!
Thank you for continuing to be a part of the Kids Center family! Thank you for continuing to be a part of the Kids Center family!
Happy Birthday to us! Happy Birthday to us!
Gardening at Gardening at
8 East Campus
8 East Campus
Recipes Recipes
9 produced with 9 produced with
Love Love
KIDS CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS KIDS CENTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Magic and Jerry Blevins, President Ron Lehocky The Magic and Jerry Blevins, President Ron Lehocky
10 The Wonder
10 The Wonder
Jeff Ratanapool, Vice President Tova Levin Jeff Ratanapool, Vice President Tova Levin
James E. Brown, Treasurer Brittany Lutke James E. Brown, Treasurer Brittany Lutke
Calendar of Calendar of
11 Events
Christa Gambert, Secretary Shellie May 11 Events
Christa Gambert, Secretary Shellie May
Corey Beyerle Patrick Miller Corey Beyerle Patrick Miller
Joe B. Cooksey Kenny Moyer Joe B. Cooksey Kenny Moyer
Help Kids Help Kids
12 Center reach Sydney Doctor Ray J. Paulin, Jr.
12 Center reach Sydney Doctor Ray J. Paulin, Jr.
Chad Donohue Dana Reinhardt Chad Donohue Dana Reinhardt
more Kids more Kids
David Ernstberger Jeff Rogers David Ernstberger Jeff Rogers
Jennifer Fries Tim Thompson Jennifer Fries Tim Thompson
J.R. Greulich Harry Wall J.R. Greulich Harry Wall
Ben Gries Wade Yeoman Ben Gries Wade Yeoman
Brian Karst Martin I. Welenken, Director Emeritus Brian Karst Martin I. Welenken, Director Emeritus
Page 2 Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies is a 501 © (3) nonprofit corporation; your contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by Page 2 Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies is a 501 © (3) nonprofit corporation; your contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by
60 years of 60 years of
helping kids: helping kids:
A brief history of Kids Center A brief history of Kids Center
1958: A group of parents of children with cerebral palsy files the paperwork to 1958: A group of parents of children with cerebral palsy files the paperwork to
become a nonprofit in Kentucky, incorporating the name United Cerebral Palsy become a nonprofit in Kentucky, incorporating the name United Cerebral Palsy
of Louisville. The organization begins by working as an affiliate of the national of Louisville. The organization begins by working as an affiliate of the national
organization, United Cerebral Palsy. organization, United Cerebral Palsy.
The organization’s original commitment is to provide necessary therapies for The organization’s original commitment is to provide necessary therapies for
children regardless of the family’s ability to pay. It is a commitment still upheld children regardless of the family’s ability to pay. It is a commitment still upheld
by Kids Center today. by Kids Center today.
1986: The organization leaves its downtown location, moving into the first floor of what 1986: The organization leaves its downtown location, moving into the first floor of what
had been the Kosair Crippled Children’s Hospital on Eastern Parkway. had been the Kosair Crippled Children’s Hospital on Eastern Parkway.
1989: United Cerebral Palsy becomes Cerebral Palsy K.I.D.S Center, keeping 1989: United Cerebral Palsy becomes Cerebral Palsy K.I.D.S Center, keeping
the same mission but changing the name to reflect the organization’s broad- the same mission but changing the name to reflect the organization’s broad-
er reach. K.I.D.S. stood for Kentuckiana Institute of Developmental Services. er reach. K.I.D.S. stood for Kentuckiana Institute of Developmental Services.
2005: Another name change—this time to Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies. 2005: Another name change—this time to Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies.
2012: Kids Center opens its Activities of Daily Living Suite, a unique portion of the cen- 2012: Kids Center opens its Activities of Daily Living Suite, a unique portion of the cen-
ter that links a bathroom, living room, and eat-in kitchen for occupational therapy. ter that links a bathroom, living room, and eat-in kitchen for occupational therapy.
The equipment in each room allows kids to practice skills like cooking, laundry, bed The equipment in each room allows kids to practice skills like cooking, laundry, bed
and bath transfers, and operating household items in a safe and therapy-oriented en- and bath transfers, and operating household items in a safe and therapy-oriented en-
vironment. vironment.
2016: Kids Center merges with the Louisville Pediatric Therapy Center, expanding the number 2016: Kids Center merges with the Louisville Pediatric Therapy Center, expanding the number
of therapists and adding a second location. East campus is on Bluegrass Parkway and Central of therapists and adding a second location. East campus is on Bluegrass Parkway and Central
campus is on Eastern Parkway. campus is on Eastern Parkway.
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2018 2018
Saturday, June 9th Saturday, June 9th
8:00 a.m.—12:00 Noon 8:00 a.m.—12:00 Noon
On Saturday June 9, 2018, hundreds will turn out to walk and roll along a 1 ¼ mile On Saturday June 9, 2018, hundreds will turn out to walk and roll along a 1 ¼ mile
route to raise awareness and funds to support children with special needs at the Kids route to raise awareness and funds to support children with special needs at the Kids
Center for Pediatric Therapies. The 14th Annual Walk & Roll is an inclusive event for Center for Pediatric Therapies. The 14th Annual Walk & Roll is an inclusive event for
children and adults of all abilities. Check-in and registration begin at 8:00 a.m. on Sat- children and adults of all abilities. Check-in and registration begin at 8:00 a.m. on Sat-
urday June 9th at Fourth Street Live in downtown Louisville. The walk will begin at 9:00 urday June 9th at Fourth Street Live in downtown Louisville. The walk will begin at 9:00
a.m. and will be followed by awards and a dance party. For event participants, parking a.m. and will be followed by awards and a dance party. For event participants, parking
will be free on the day of the event in the Fourth Street LIVE parking garage. The event will be free on the day of the event in the Fourth Street LIVE parking garage. The event
celebrates the ability in every child, providing an opportunity for children with celebrates the ability in every child, providing an opportunity for children with
developmental developmental
disabilities as well as disabilities as well as
their families, friends their families, friends
and community to and community to
support them by support them by
coming together for coming together for
exercise and fun exercise and fun
activities. activities.
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Get your team together! It’s time to Get your team together! It’s time to
walk! walk!
Now is the time to assemble your team. Get your friends, family, classmates and coworkers to- Now is the time to assemble your team. Get your friends, family, classmates and coworkers to-
gether to raise funds to provide life-changing therapy for children with special needs! At Kids gether to raise funds to provide life-changing therapy for children with special needs! At Kids
Center, no child is ever turned away based on their family’s ability to pay. Registering your team Center, no child is ever turned away based on their family’s ability to pay. Registering your team
is easy. Visit events.kidscenterky.org. to register as an individual or start a team and become a is easy. Visit events.kidscenterky.org. to register as an individual or start a team and become a
champion for kids. As a team captain you may recruit as many individuals as you would like to champion for kids. As a team captain you may recruit as many individuals as you would like to
join your team, and together you will make a difference in the lives of our kids. join your team, and together you will make a difference in the lives of our kids.
Register your team today! Register your team today!
events.kidscenterky.org events.kidscenterky.org
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People of Kids Center People of Kids Center
Get to know our therapists and administrative staff who help kids Get to know our therapists and administrative staff who help kids
learn, grow and thrive every day! learn, grow and thrive every day!
East Campus East Campus
Occupational Therapists Occupational Therapists
Amy Allen Tammy Baum Jayme Crone Jaime Haley Rusty Henle Betsy Nagel Janette Wolak Amy Allen Tammy Baum Jayme Crone Jaime Haley Rusty Henle Betsy Nagel Janette Wolak
Physical Therapists Physical Therapists
* Tina Bryant, Bonny Folz and Shannon Miller work from * Tina Bryant, Bonny Folz and Shannon Miller work from
Michelle Wilder both locations* Michelle Wilder both locations*
Speech Language Pathologists Speech Language Pathologists
Sandy Burnette Mary Elder Jennifer Gonzalez Haley Harbeson Mary Pat Reilly Angela Stephan Kim Lanter Sandy Burnette Mary Elder Jennifer Gonzalez Haley Harbeson Mary Pat Reilly Angela Stephan Kim Lanter
Administrative Staff Administrative Staff
David Borman Doug Casey Amanda Gahafer Liz Magee Mariasa Mclver Lauren Smith David Borman Doug Casey Amanda Gahafer Liz Magee Mariasa Mclver Lauren Smith
Mktg & Dev Plant Manager Dir. Mktg & Events Dir. Of Development Receptionist Dir. Of Operations Mktg & Dev Plant Manager Dir. Mktg & Events Dir. Of Development Receptionist Dir. Of Operations
Coordinator Coordinator
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Central Campus Central Campus
Occupational Therapists Occupational Therapists
Linda Boice Emily Barnes Amy Duthie Stephanie Gammon Tammy Markert Hannah Ragan Brittany Roberts Linda Boice Emily Barnes Amy Duthie Stephanie Gammon Tammy Markert Hannah Ragan Brittany Roberts
Julia Shaw Kara Vonderheide Julia Shaw Kara Vonderheide
Physical Therapists Physical Therapists
Erin Abell Shelby Adams Tina Bryant Bonny Folz Kristin Hamrick Natalie Jones Kelly Kremer Lynn Lukins Erin Abell Shelby Adams Tina Bryant Bonny Folz Kristin Hamrick Natalie Jones Kelly Kremer Lynn Lukins
Julie Massey Shannon Milliner Jamie Ramsay Opal Julie Massey Shannon Milliner Jamie Ramsay Opal
Therapy Dog Extraordinaire Therapy Dog Extraordinaire
Speech Language Pathologists Speech Language Pathologists
Standard Programs: Standard Programs:
- Articula- - Articula-
tion/ tion/
Phonologi- Phonologi-
cal Disorders cal Disorders
Kelly Clements Sarah Haynes Emma Rebecca Kelly Clements Sarah Haynes Emma Rebecca
Theresa Javier Sally Sanders Jenny Thrasher - Lan- Theresa Javier Sally Sanders Jenny Thrasher - Lan-
Pemberton Rothenburger Pemberton Rothenburger
guage Disorders guage Disorders
Administrative Staff Administrative Staff
Kim Caldwell Lisa Campbell Marian Herthel Pam Herthel Renee Morris Tammy Stuart Vicky Bridges Kim Caldwell Lisa Campbell Marian Herthel Pam Herthel Renee Morris Tammy Stuart Vicky Bridges
Receptionist COO/Interim E.D. Exec. Assistant Bookkeeper/HR Health Services Insurance Health Services Receptionist COO/Interim E.D. Exec. Assistant Bookkeeper/HR Health Services Insurance Health Services
Coordinator Assistant Coordinator Assistant
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Digging In at East Campus Digging In at East Campus
About 50 feet from the playground at Kids Center’s East Campus, you can find blackberry bushes. You can also find cucumbers, carrots, About 50 feet from the playground at Kids Center’s East Campus, you can find blackberry bushes. You can also find cucumbers, carrots,
tomatoes, basil, kale, spinach, and lettuce. And grapes, too. The garden is a labor of love for some of the therapists at Kids Center, who tomatoes, basil, kale, spinach, and lettuce. And grapes, too. The garden is a labor of love for some of the therapists at Kids Center, who
grow, plant and harvest these fruits and vegetables side-by-side with their patients. But growing and picking this produce is only part of grow, plant and harvest these fruits and vegetables side-by-side with their patients. But growing and picking this produce is only part of
the story. The basil becomes pesto; the carrots are baked into carrot cookies. And the kids producing this food turn into broader and the story. The basil becomes pesto; the carrots are baked into carrot cookies. And the kids producing this food turn into broader and
more social eaters. more social eaters.
A garden of this size takes a considerable amount of work, and most of this time is volunteered by therapists when they are not working A garden of this size takes a considerable amount of work, and most of this time is volunteered by therapists when they are not working
with their clients. The kids, of course, do spend time tending the beds, but the majority of the weeding and watering is overseen by Kids with their clients. The kids, of course, do spend time tending the beds, but the majority of the weeding and watering is overseen by Kids
Center staff. The benefits of such work, though, spread widely. Center staff. The benefits of such work, though, spread widely.
“A lot of our kids get very narrow when it comes to food,” says occupational therapist Janette Wolak. “In the garden, they can plant the “A lot of our kids get very narrow when it comes to food,” says occupational therapist Janette Wolak. “In the garden, they can plant the
seeds, watch them grow into plants, and then turn them into food.” In turn, they’re also more likely to try and to enjoy a broader seeds, watch them grow into plants, and then turn them into food.” In turn, they’re also more likely to try and to enjoy a broader
variety of fruits and vegetables. But changing palettes and perceptions is only one variety of fruits and vegetables. But changing palettes and perceptions is only one
dimension of what this garden brings to Kids Center’s kids. When they prepare dimension of what this garden brings to Kids Center’s kids. When they prepare
meals based on what they harvest—from pesto to kale chips—the kids can practice meals based on what they harvest—from pesto to kale chips—the kids can practice
fine motor skills, develop social skills, and produce a lasting, meaningful fine motor skills, develop social skills, and produce a lasting, meaningful
relationship with food and with other eaters around them. relationship with food and with other eaters around them.
What kids don’t cook or eat here, they bring home. And what they don’t bring What kids don’t cook or eat here, they bring home. And what they don’t bring
home gets transported to the St. Matthews Area Ministries, where they are home gets transported to the St. Matthews Area Ministries, where they are
distributed to those in need in the St. Matthews area. distributed to those in need in the St. Matthews area.
Have a green thumb and want to help? We could use volunteers to help prepare the beds, plant seeds, and eventually harvest the Have a green thumb and want to help? We could use volunteers to help prepare the beds, plant seeds, and eventually harvest the
produce. Send us an email at communityrelations@kidscenterky.org or call David Borman at 502-584-9781 ext. 183 to let us know produce. Send us an email at communityrelations@kidscenterky.org or call David Borman at 502-584-9781 ext. 183 to let us know
when you’re available. when you’re available.
Have a black thumb and want to help? We could use the following items to help our garden grow: Have a black thumb and want to help? We could use the following items to help our garden grow:
Shovels for digging Shovels for digging
Scoop and transfer shovels Scoop and transfer shovels
2 wheelbarrows with two front wheels 2 wheelbarrows with two front wheels
1 garden wagon 1 garden wagon
Sprinklers Sprinklers
Dirt Dirt
Have a car and want to help? Contact us about transporting some of our produce to the St. Matthews Area Ministries each week. Have a car and want to help? Contact us about transporting some of our produce to the St. Matthews Area Ministries each week.
Send us an email at communityrelations@kidscenterky.org or call Amanda Gahafer at 502-584-9781 ext. 160 to let us know when Send us an email at communityrelations@kidscenterky.org or call Amanda Gahafer at 502-584-9781 ext. 160 to let us know when
you’re available. you’re available.
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Healthy Recipe Healthy Recipe
Pesto from the Garden Pesto from the Garden
Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen
Prep time: 5 min Prep time: 5 min
INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS
Yields 1 cup Yields 1 cup
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves Kosher salt and freshly ground black
pepper, to taste pepper, to taste
2 garlic cloves 2 garlic cloves
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino
1/4 cup pine nuts 1/4 cup pine nuts
cheese cheese
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil,
divided divided
INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS
Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in the food processor and pulse until Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in the food processor and pulse until
coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated
and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
If using immediately, add all of the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Transfer pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the If using immediately, add all of the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Transfer pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the
cheese. cheese.
If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle remaining oil over the top. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and stir in If freezing, transfer to an air-tight container and drizzle remaining oil over the top. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and stir in
cheese. cheese.
5 Things to Make with Pesto 5 Things to Make with Pesto
Pesto Pizza—Split a loaf of French bread and brush with pesto. Top with capico- Pesto Pizza—Split a loaf of French bread and brush with pesto. Top with capico-
la, shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Broil until the cheese melts. la, shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Broil until the cheese melts.
Ricotta-Broccoli Pasta Toss 1 pound cooked orecchiette with 1/2 cup each pes- Ricotta-Broccoli Pasta Toss 1 pound cooked orecchiette with 1/2 cup each pes-
to, ricotta and grated Parmesan. Add 1 bunch chopped steamed baby broccoli. to, ricotta and grated Parmesan. Add 1 bunch chopped steamed baby broccoli.
Pesto Green Beans Toss 1 pound steamed green beans with 3 tablespoons pes- Pesto Green Beans Toss 1 pound steamed green beans with 3 tablespoons pes-
to and the juice of 1/2 lemon. to and the juice of 1/2 lemon.
Pesto Hummus Mix 1 cup hummus with 2 tablespoons pesto. Top with chopped Pesto Hummus Mix 1 cup hummus with 2 tablespoons pesto. Top with chopped
mint, toasted pine nuts and a dash of paprika. mint, toasted pine nuts and a dash of paprika.
Pesto Grilled Cheese Brush 2 slices rustic bread with pesto, then sandwich with Pesto Grilled Cheese Brush 2 slices rustic bread with pesto, then sandwich with
sliced cheddar or provolone. Butter the outside of the bread and cook in a skil- sliced cheddar or provolone. Butter the outside of the bread and cook in a skil-
If you have a “go-to” recipe that your family loves and is healthy and quick to prepare, share it! If you have a “go-to” recipe that your family loves and is healthy and quick to prepare, share it!
Send your recipes to development@kidscenterky.org, and we will print as many as possible in upcoming newsletters. Send your recipes to development@kidscenterky.org, and we will print as many as possible in upcoming newsletters.
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Sunday May 20, 2018 at 5:00 pm Sunday May 20, 2018 at 5:00 pm
The Kentucky Center– Whitney Hall The Kentucky Center– Whitney Hall
Join us for a world-class magic show that the entire family will enjoy! Come see Dan Sperry, Join us for a world-class magic show that the entire family will enjoy! Come see Dan Sperry,
star of the Broadway show The Illusionist, and Stuart MacDonald, award-winning magician em- star of the Broadway show The Illusionist, and Stuart MacDonald, award-winning magician em-
barking on a new world tour. You don’t have to fly to Vegas to see a world-class show. Just visit barking on a new world tour. You don’t have to fly to Vegas to see a world-class show. Just visit
Kentucky Center’s Whitney Hall on Sunday May 20, 2018. Kentucky Center’s Whitney Hall on Sunday May 20, 2018.
If you’re interested in supporting Kids Center and would love to place your business in front of If you’re interested in supporting Kids Center and would love to place your business in front of
over 2,000 audience members, reserve your spot today. Contact agahafer@kidscenterky.org to over 2,000 audience members, reserve your spot today. Contact agahafer@kidscenterky.org to
place an ad in the program. Kids Center will receive 100% of the proceeds, and you will receive place an ad in the program. Kids Center will receive 100% of the proceeds, and you will receive
tickets to the show! tickets to the show!
Reserve your ad space today! Reserve your ad space today!
agahafer@kidscenterky.org agahafer@kidscenterky.org
Page 10 Page 10Calendar of Events Calendar of Events
April April
4-2/4-6 Closed for therapy (Spring Break) 4-2/4-6 Closed for therapy (Spring Break)
4-3/4/6 Handwriting Camps (Registration closed) 4-3/4/6 Handwriting Camps (Registration closed)
4-3/4-6 Play Group (Registration closed) 4-3/4-6 Play Group (Registration closed)
4-3/4-5 4-3/4-5
Music Makers Spring Break (Registration closed) Music Makers Spring Break (Registration closed)
4-26-18 Unveiling the Irvin F. and Alice S. Etscorn Foundation 4-26-18 Unveiling the Irvin F. and Alice S. Etscorn Foundation
Activities Daily Living Suite at East campus @ 6:00 p.m. Activities Daily Living Suite at East campus @ 6:00 p.m.
May May
5-20-18 The Magic and The Wonder, Kentucky Center, Whitney Saturday, June 9 5-20-18 The Magic and The Wonder, Kentucky Center, Whitney Saturday, June 9
Hall 8:00 am—Noon Hall 8:00 am—Noon
June June
6-9-18 Walk & Roll for Kids at 6-9-18 Walk & Roll for Kids at
* To learn more about our groups, camps or classes visit our website * To learn more about our groups, camps or classes visit our website
Want to go green? Want to go green?
If you wish to receive our newsletter digitally and save some If you wish to receive our newsletter digitally and save some
trees, please email development@kidscenterky.org and let us trees, please email development@kidscenterky.org and let us
know! know!
Our website is getting a makeover! Our website is getting a makeover!
Starting in April you can visit kidscenterky.org and see our Starting in April you can visit kidscenterky.org and see our
new and improved website! new and improved website!
Page 11 Page 11CENTRAL CAMPUS CENTRAL CAMPUS
982 Eastern Pkwy 982 Eastern Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40217 Louisville, KY 40217
EAST CAMPUS EAST CAMPUS
9810 Bluegrass Pkwy 9810 Bluegrass Pkwy
Proud partner of Proud partner of
You help kids thrive! You help kids thrive!
We think it’s pretty special that Kids Center continues to honor the mission We think it’s pretty special that Kids Center continues to honor the mission
established in 1958 by our founders: to care for children with cerebral palsy. established in 1958 by our founders: to care for children with cerebral palsy.
We’re also proud that 60 years after that initial promise we have expanded We’re also proud that 60 years after that initial promise we have expanded
to serve children with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, spina to serve children with autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome, spina
bifida, feeding disorders, sensory integration disorders, and other bifida, feeding disorders, sensory integration disorders, and other
developmental delays or disabilities. You are the life-changers that make developmental delays or disabilities. You are the life-changers that make
our work possible! our work possible!
Kids Center accepts insurance payments to help cover the cost of the Kids Center accepts insurance payments to help cover the cost of the
comprehensive care that we provide to our clients. However, not every comprehensive care that we provide to our clients. However, not every
child who needs therapy child who needs therapy
You are the reason that the has health insurance that You are the reason that the has health insurance that
kids at Kids Center continue will cover physical, kids at Kids Center continue will cover physical,
occupational, and speech occupational, and speech
to learn, grow, and thrive therapies. Because it is to learn, grow, and thrive therapies. Because it is
every day! Please join us by important for our every day! Please join us by important for our
children to make progress toward living happy lives, with as much children to make progress toward living happy lives, with as much
making you gift today at independence as possible, and to assume their rights as equal
making you gift today at independence as possible, and to assume their rights as equal
www.kidscenterky.org or citizens, we do not turn a child away based on their family’s ability www.kidscenterky.org or citizens, we do not turn a child away based on their family’s ability
calling Liz Magee at 502- to afford the full cost of care. calling Liz Magee at 502- to afford the full cost of care.
584-9781 x 164. 584-9781 x 164.
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