4RKIDS
Supporting Children and Adults with Special Needs
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Individuals with disabilities want to lead productive lives and be active members in their community. Often they need support and assistance to fulfill their goals. Our programs aim to provide the support needed for the individuals to live in the community and be active, productive citizens.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
2nd Story Employment Center
Provides a place where special needs adults can find pre-vocational training, employment, job coaching services, and self-esteem. We make dog treats (see 4RPups below), greeting cards, cardboard recycling and document destruction.
2nd Story Book and Gift Store
A marketplace for products made in the 2nd Story Employment Center as well as a place for special needs employees to obtain experience working in a retail setting. We have a large selection o f books, unique jewelry and Fair Trade products from countries acround the world. We also sell used books and accept donations of books.
4RKids Mini Golf
A miniature golf course that is one-of-a-kind! Program provides employment to individuals with disabilities, provides a family-friendly community activity, and all proceeds benefit the programs of the 4RKids Foundation.
Miracle League
A baseball league for children and adults with special needs that provides an opportunity for anyone to play baseball. Games are played in May and June and in the fall.
4RBowlers
Bowling league for children and adults with special needs. Games are played in February and August.
Sensory Friendly Camps
Camps are provided during spring break and in the summer for children with disabilities, autism, and/or sensory needs. Camps are tailored to the needs of each individual. Trained volunteers provide support as needed throughout the scheduled activities.
Parent Education Seminars
Quarterly sessions to provide parents with information they need to provide support to children with disabilities, autism, and sensory disorders.
4RPups
Dog treats handmade by employees with disabilities.
Where we work
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Provide job skills and vocational training for individuals with disabilities so they can have a meaningful life and earn a paycheck. Provide families with the resources they need to support their children with special needs.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Providing job training and vocational skills through the employment center, gift store, and mini golf.
Provide parent information sessions. Provide resources, information, and referrals. Assist families by providing activities that offer a chance for children with disabilities to interact in the community and to broaden their support networks.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
4RKids is providing jobs through the Employment Center and we are always expanding. The mini golf and store bring revenue into the programs. Shredding and cardboard recycling also bring in revenue while providing jobs. Trained staff provide education and community awareness. The Executive Director and Employment Director have been with the organization for 8 years, the Operations Manager was one of the founding members, and we have low staff turnover. This makes for better relationships between staff and the individuals we serve.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
4RKids has 70 employees with disabilities and we served 534 children, adults, and family members during 2017. We hope to triple the number of individuals that are provided employment by 2021.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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4RKIDS
Board of directorsas of 03/25/2020
Katie Patton
BKD, LLP
Term: 2015 - 2018
Melissa Cordes
No Affililation
Term: 2017 - 2019
Krista Braud
PA
Amy Burpo
Bank of the West
Melissa Cordes
No Affiliation
Lynn Dunn
Pioneer Pleasant-Vale
Kaci Ford
NW OK Osteopathic
Joy Frye
No Affiliation
Mark Frye
City of Enid
Mara Funk
Ewbank, Hennigh & McVay
Judy Glazier
Farmers Insurance
Whitney Hall
Oxbow Calciniing
Avadelle Hibbets
Wymer-Brownlee
Bruce Jackson
Jackson's of Enid
Kristy Lee
Home Sellers
Moriah Maxey
Enid High School
Katie Patton
BKD, LLP
Rev. John Toles
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
Sarah Wheeler
Kuykendall Hearing Aid
Margaret Williams
BKD, LLP