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Comprehensive support that sparks hope for every family.

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A Celebration 40 Years In The Making

After four decades of chasing the impossible, we’re just getting started.

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PARENTS

We Have The Support
You’ve Been Searching For

Based in Orem, Utah, KOTM is a nonprofit supporting families with complex circumstances, including children with special needs, mental health issues, and low income by providing comprehensive services and accessible resources for you and your child.

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We believe in empowering parents with access to essential and comprehensive support, education, and therapies that are vital for their child’s development.

When you make a financial commitment to KOTM, you’re not just making a monetary donation; you’re joining a movement.

Every dollar is a step in the direction of progress as we push the boundaries of research, advocacy, and program development that creates better outcomes for families with children with disabilities, struggling with mental health, facing the challenges of low income, and more.

Regardless of diagnosis or story, every child has the right to the resources and support to prepare them for the future.

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$150M

6,729

Families have recieved help from KOTM this year.

Nathan Anderson. Saratoga Springs, UT $500
Michael. Park City, UT $1,500
Lyndsey DyAnn. Orem , UT $2,400

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KOTM’s Hope in Motion Initiative

BY THE NUMBERS

KOTM in Action

Together, we are inspiring courage and igniting change.

Early Intervention

25,000+

25,000+ kids graduated
from Early Intervention

Preschool & Child Care

1,700

1,700 children benefited from
inclusive world-class childcare.

Autism Center

5,000

5,000 hours of ABA therapy
provided to children every month.

Meet the Families and Hear Their Courageous Stories

Scalora Family

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Benavidez Family

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Grace and Natasha Eldredge

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As Seen In

Standing with every courageous heart to
create empowered futures.

Groundbreaking Innovation

In a world that is often satisfied with the minimum, we unabashedly challenge the status quo, create solutions when none exist, and push the bounds of excellence.

Comprehensive Support

We consistently listen to our families to evolve support, actively bridge gaps, and break barriers to care.

Parent Empowerment

Parents are a child’s best educators and advocates. We know that if they are supported and empowered, their child will have everything they need.

A WORD FROM OUR LEADERSHIP

Discover KOTM's Past

Learn about KOTM's history, heart, and vision from CEO Rachelle Rutherford and COO Ryan Erickson.

Empowering Families,
One Child At A Time

KOTM is a nonprofit based in Orem, Utah, supporting families with complex circumstances, including children with special needs, mental health issues, and low incomes. We provide educational resources, therapies, and supportive services locally and nationwide through our autism center, early head start program, early intervention therapies, preschool and child care, respite care, and family support.

We advocate for the rights of vulnerable children and their caregivers and create accessible educational resources for all who need them. We believe that parents are their children’s best educators, and when empowered with the necessary resources, their children will have what they need to thrive.

Working together, we can inspire courage and ignite change to create kinder, more inclusive communities for every child’s tomorrow.

EXPLORE KOTM SERVICES

Therapy. Education. Comprehensive Support.

Autism Center

In Utah County, we provide individualized, best-in-class ABA therapy to children with autism and their parents. Every child’s treatment is highly customized to address their unique needs and recognize...

Early Head Start

Give your child the very best start in life with Early Head Start. Early Head Start is designed to nurture and support your child’s physical, social, emotional & intellectual development, from birth...

Early Intervention

Our highly experienced staff is ready and standing by, trained in the latest cutting-edge education and research to assist your infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities in learning...

Preschool & Child Care

We’re here to nurture your child’s social, physical, and emotional needs. An inclusive program and engaging kindergarten readiness education give you peace of mind during the workday.

Respite Care

Caring for a special needs child or teen means being on call 24/7. That’s why our Respite Care program offers short-term child care with trained staff in a safe environment. This allows you to rest,...

Learning Opportunities

Don’t miss out on our Music & Movement class happening on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays! This is a great class for your toddler.

Family Support Services Center

Balancing school, therapy appointments, work, home life, extracurriculars, and more is a lot for any parent. Our Family Support Services Center is ready and waiting to support you and your family.

Volunteers

From med school students to our neighbors, our volunteers are the heartbeat of all we do. So much of what we do here would not be possible without our amazing volunteers!

Hope In Motion

We’re making big moves at KOTM! We’ve outgrown our current space, and we’re planning new programs to serve more families.

Let’s include testimonials from big-name partners and donors that speak to KOTM's prowess, integrity, and compassion. —John Doe, CEO SUU

The resources, education and updates you’ve been looking for are all at your fingertips.

Sensory Processing Disorder vs Autism: What’s the Difference?

“Loud noises make me want to cover my ears and disappear into the ground, it’s borderline painful.  Bright/flashing lights are anxiety-inducing and completely......

PARENTS

We Have The Support You’ve Been Searching For

Based in Orem, Utah, KOTM is a nonprofit supporting families with complex circumstances, including children with special needs, mental health issues, and low income by providing comprehensive services and accessible resources for you and your child.

Join The Movement

TAKE ACTION

We believe in empowering parents with access to essential and comprehensive support, education, and therapies that are vital for their child’s development.

Join The Movement Today

Explore The Future of Family Care

Join The Movement

6,729

Join The Movement Today

Explore The Future of Family Care

BY THE NUMBERS

KOTM in Action

Together, we are inspiring courage and igniting change.

25,000+ kids graduated from Early Intervention

1,700 children benefited from inclusive world-class childcare.

5,000 hours of ABA therapy provided to children every month.

Meet the Families and Hear Their Courageous Stories

Scalora Family

One sentence description will go here in this space in this area.

Benavidez Family

One sentence description will go here in this space in this area.

Grace and Natasha Eldredge

One sentence description will go here in this space in this area.

As Seen In

Standing with every courageous heart to create empowered futures.

Groundbreaking Innovation

In a world that is often satisfied with the minimum, we unabashedly challenge the status quo, create solutions when none exist, and push the bounds of excellence.

Comprehensive Support

We consistently listen to our families to evolve support, actively bridge gaps, and break barriers to care.

Parent Empowerment

Parents are a child’s best educators and advocates. We know that if they are supported and empowered, their child will have everything they need.

A WORD FROM OUR LEADERSHIP

Discover KOTM's Past

Learn about KOTM's history, heart, and vision from CEO Rachelle Rutherford and COO Ryan Erickson.

Empowering Families, One Child At A Time

Working together, we can inspire courage and ignite change to create kinder, more inclusive communities for every child’s tomorrow.

EXPLORE KOTM SERVICES

Therapy. Education. Comprehensive Support.

MORE FROM KIDS ON THE MOVE

The resources, education and updates you’ve been looking for are all at your fingertips.

Sensory Processing Disorder vs Autism: What’s the Difference?

“Loud noises make me want to cover my ears and disappear into the ground, it’s borderline painful. Bright/flashing lights are anxiety-inducing and completely......

What to Do After An Autism Diagnosis

Did you or your child just recently get an autism diagnosis and you’re not sure what to do now? Receiving an autism diagnosis......

Run for Charity 2024

Kids On The Move is excited to announce that we are a benefactor organization for Utah Valley Marathon’s 2024 races! There are many......

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We Have The Support
You’ve Been Searching For

25,000+ kids graduated
from Early Intervention

1,700 children benefited from
inclusive world-class childcare.

5,000 hours of ABA therapy
provided to children every month.

Standing with every courageous heart to
create empowered futures.

Empowering Families,
One Child At A Time

“Loud noises make me want to cover my ears and disappear into the ground, it’s borderline painful.  Bright/flashing lights are anxiety-inducing and completely......