goodness grows here
The Growing Kind is a community rooted in connection and care, supporting special needs families and caregivers while creating joyful opportunities where goodness grows here.
Upcoming Events
Our mission is to build community and create events for special needs families and friends in the Cedar Rapids area.
View our calendar for information on all upcoming events or click the button below for a list of all events!
*Indicates a local community event not hosted by The Growing Kind — we’re simply sharing resources and opportunities we think your family may enjoy.
goodness grows here.
goodness grows here.
goodness grows here.
goodness grows here.
hey! we’re emily & lucy
We’re two friends who found support in each other while navigating the world of advocating for our special needs kiddos. We know how isolating it can feel when you can’t help but compare your child’s journey to those of their “typical” peers, or when you find yourself grieving what you thought “would be” versus your new reality. But we also believe that even when it feels like the rain won’t end, the sun eventually shines again — and growth continues to take place in the world around you.