KARES and RENEW offers services that will teach you how to advocate for your child throughout their life.

KARES will increase peer interaction and help meet additional needs...

Community Outings Visiting the Library, YMCA, Shopping and the Great Outdoors
Dance Therapy Using sign language, dance, and movement to convey music

The goal of the RENEW KARES program is to provide services for families in addition to, not in competition with what is currently being offered.

“The KARES program will open up opportunities and possibilities for our special needs youth, which is so exciting! My experiences have been very successful as far as acceptance and support from our community. I look forward to expanding services for our youth. I am committed to providing quality care with the support of RENEW and under the guidelines of the Children’s Waiver.”
— Catherine O. Johnson Children’s Coordinator

PHASE program: Providing Hours of Social Education RENEW and School District 2 are joining hands to offer families an additional summer program, during the weeks when RAIN Kids are not in session.

• PHASE is designed to maintain the structure and the recreational balance that is so important to the children, and their families.
• RENEW PHASE will focus on the specific needs of each child.
• Providing a safe and relaxing environment with snacks, games, and crafts.

CHILDREN’S WAIVER SERVICES
One on One Social Interaction Communication Skills Self Help Skills

RESIDENTIAL HABILITATION TRAINING

• Daily care and concern for your child’s well-being
• Teaching your child appropriate behavior and how to attend various community events and social outings
• Medication monitoring with an on-site R.N.
• Addressing the needs of siblings
• Social Stories
• Sign Language / P.E.C. System

Respite Care Respite Care is available under the guidelines of the Children’s Waiver to meet the needs of families in our community.

Individually-selected Service Coordinators (ISC’s) are available to help with planning your child’s services.

• The Responsibilities of The RENEW ISCs are to:
• Provide services to enrich the lives of the people we serve
• Understand your Childs needs,  desires, and preferences
• Facilitate assessments
• Coordinate the team to develop the  Plan of Care (POC)
• Advocate for your child
• Review and monitor service delivery
• Coordinate transition plans as they get older

“KARES staff are caring, efficient, helpful, and above all, kind to, not only the children, but the parents as well.” —Parent at MEGA conference