KIDS Program

Dickinson Area

🚐 The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is in Dickinson this week!

The Care Mobile is a mobile dental clinic on wheels, delivers urgently needed dental care to underserved children ages 0 through 21 in their neighborhoods in the western half of North Dakota.

For more information about services, locations, and schedules, visit https://rmhcbismarck.org/care-mobile or call 701-258-8551.

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Have a safe and happy summer! ☀️🕶️

Children should always wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets when in, on, or near natural bodies of water. Floaties, water wings or inflatable toys are not substitutes for life jackets – they can deflate and do not prevent drowning. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zcwocX

Make sure your child is on the Right Track! Free screenings available for children from birth up to age 3.

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Today we celebrate the incredible Speech-Language Pathologists who help young children find their voices and families find confidence along the way. 💙

In Early Intervention, SLPs do so much more than support speech — they help children connect, communicate, play, express needs, and build relationships during the most important years of development.

Thank you to the dedicated professionals who empower children and coach families with patience, creativity, and compassion every single day. Your impact reaches far beyond words. 🌟

Happy Mothers’s Day

🌷To the moms raising babies, teenagers, and grown children…

🌷To the stepmoms, bonus moms, foster moms, adoptive moms, grandmas, and mother figures…

🌷To the moms doing it on their own, and the moms supported by a village…

🌷To the women longing to be mothers, and those carrying memories of children in their hearts…

🌷To the nurturers, caregivers, protectors, and safe places — today we celebrate you.

Your love changes lives in ways both big and small.

Wishing you a day filled with love, appreciation, and moments that remind you just how important you are. 💕

Make sure to come see us this Thursday, May 7th, for this fun, yearly event in Dickinson!

⚾️13th Annual Kids Health and Safety Fair will be held on Thursday May 7, 2025, 3-6pm at the West River Ice Center.🏀
The event is FREE to the public and is geared towards kids and their families to come and participate in activities to learn about health and safety.
Door prizes will be given away from our sponsors.
Inflatable games will be available for the kids to enjoy!!
The New England Lions Club will do FREE vision screenings 👀 and SWDHU nurses will be offering FREE fluoride varnish 🦷.
This year’s theme is “Sports” so kids are encouraged to dress in sports gear or their favorite costume. 🏀🥎🏐⚽️🏈📣
Hope to see you at the fair!

May is a month full of gratitude! Today we get to celebrate our nurses on Nurses Day!

Your work goes far beyond care—you bring comfort, guidance, and hope into the homes of families during some of their most important moments. You support growth, celebrate every milestone, and advocate fiercely for the children and families you serve.

Thank you for your compassion, your expertise, and the difference you make every single day. Early intervention is stronger because of you.

So proud to celebrate Sheri Showalter on being named one of just four Home Visitors of the Year! 🌸

Her decades of work supporting children and empowering families—through education, early intervention, and leadership—have made a lasting impact in our community. From mentoring parents to helping families build confidence, Sheri truly embodies what it means to serve with heart.

Congratulations, Sheri! So well deserved. The KIDS Program is lucky to have you! 💛

We had the privilege of celebrating someone truly exceptional—Sheri Showalter 💐

Sheri was honored as one of just four Home Visitors of the Year by the Home Visiting Coalition, a recognition that speaks volumes about her impact on families and our communities.

With a career spanning education, early intervention, and leadership, Sheri has dedicated decades to supporting children and empowering parents. From her early work with Right Track screenings to her current role as Assistant Director for Region 8, she has worn many hats—educator, evaluator, trainer, and mentor—all with the same passion for helping families thrive.

Sheri’s commitment goes beyond professional excellence. She is trained in infant massage, holds an Early Childhood Leadership Certificate from UND, and continually finds ways to give back and uplift others.

Perhaps the most meaningful reflection of her work comes from the families she serves. Greta Schweitzer, who nominated Sheri, shared:

“I am a far more confident parent because of Sheri’s work with our family. She has taught us so much, and having supported all four of our children, she is uniquely able to remind us of strategies we’ve used successfully across different stages and personalities. She consistently reassures us that we are capable, that we know our children and are doing the right things.”

Sheri, your dedication, compassion, and leadership make a lasting difference. We are proud to celebrate you and grateful for the impact you make every day. Congratulations! 👏

Today we celebrate Early Childhood Special Educators in Early Intervention—professionals who show up every day with patience, creativity, and heart.

You meet children and families where they are, turning everyday moments into opportunities for growth, connection, and confidence. Whether it’s supporting first steps, first words, or helping families navigate challenges, your work creates lasting impact during the most important years of development.

Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and the difference you make in the lives of children and their families. 💙