Early Childhood

November 30, 2022
Enzo and Siam Beltran play in their Newark home.

Meet Enzo and Siam

These identical twins have great support around them as they prepare for preschool.
November 15, 2022
Jolie Ford poses for photos with her parents, Jenna and Justin Ford.

Supporting Jolie’s journey

The Ford family is celebrating their daughter's fighting spirit.
July 1, 2022
Pat Gassman poses in his school uniform.

Meet Pat!

Pat has been supported by the SPICE program at St. Francis.
June 15, 2022
Brendon Bannworth stands in his Newark living room.

‘He’s really taken off with it.’

For Brendon Bannworth, assistive tech has given him a voice.
June 13, 2022
Ellie Messer poses with her bike outside her house.

Ellie’s voice

At 6, Ellie Messer is already a fierce advocate for her own independence.
May 17, 2022
River Masimer stands up using his bouncer.

‘They gave us hope’

River Masimer has made 'miraculous' progress.
May 4, 2022
Natalie and Mikie Crider pose in their home.

‘We’ve got quite the village’

The Crider family feels the love from Lakewood.
April 27, 2022
Emma Hutchison poses for a photo with a piece of art she made and her favorite stuffed animal.

Meet Emma!

Emma Hutchison is growing in strength and confidence.
April 1, 2022
A photo of Chris Wilson playing in his house.

Meet Chris!

Chris' speech has taken off, thanks to support from his family and EI team!