Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas
Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas (DSNWK), was recently announced as the recipient of a $1,000 grant from Midwest Energy, Inc. through the Greater Salina Community Foundation. This award will be used in DSNWK’s Kid-Link Early Intervention Program to provide Transition Backpacks.
The Transition Backpacks are provided to every Kid-Link child in the program upon turning 3 years old. Each Transition Backpack includes items from the developmental areas that are of importance for the child as they grow in their communication, social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills. The backpacks are given to approximately 45 children who exit each year. In addition, Kid-Link obtains special speech language books for over 75 children who receive speech language services.
“We are grateful for Midwest Energy’s support,” stated Tammy Dreiling, family services manager. “The children are always excited to get the backpacks and the parents appreciate the items that help in continuing their child’s learning.”
The DSNWK Kid-Link Early Intervention Program provides a system of services to help infants and toddlers from birth to age three who have a developmental delay, diagnosed disability, or are at risk for a developmental delay including vision and hearing impairments.
DSNWK would like to thank Midwest Energy for their generous support of the people we serve.