We Are Kids on the Move
Comprehensive support that sparks hope for every family.
A Celebration 40 Years In The Making
After four decades of chasing the impossible, we’re just getting started.
A book by CEO, Rachelle Rutherford
What happens when we choose to use our gifts to serve one another?
Comprehensive Psychological Evaluations Now Available
Comprehensive Child Assessments Now Available for Ages 0-17

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

BY THE NUMBERS

KOTM in Action

Together, we are inspiring courage and igniting change.

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Early Intervention

25,000+

25,000+ kids graduated
from Early Intervention

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Preschool & Child Care

1,700

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

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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.

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Mat Dastrup, CFO

Mat Datstrop, Chief Financial Officer at KOTM, truly embodies a blend of expertise and visionary leadership. Joining Kids on the Move in September 2019, Mat brought a rich history of accomplishments, having served as CFO for manufacturing and software companies. His successful track record includes starting and selling three businesses, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and strategic insight. As a licensed CPA and a Six Sigma Black Belt, Mat’s skill set is uniquely suited to driving innovation and accuracy within financial processes. His passion for integrating technology and developing robust accounting systems positions KOTM for long-term success. In his role, Mat is deeply dedicated to creating sustainable impacts that will echo throughout KOTM for decades. His presence in the organization is marked by a steadfast commitment to fostering an environment of lasting change, ensuring families benefit from his transformative work well into the future.

Ryan Erickson, COO

Ryan Erickson, the Chief Operating Officer of KOTM, brings a wealth of experience and a passionate commitment to nurturing innovation and growth. With over two decades spent as a thought leader and innovator in executive leadership roles across the medical, technical consulting, and information technology sectors, Ryan’s expertise is unparalleled. His dedication to mentoring entrepreneurs and CEOs on transforming ideas into reality speaks to his compassionate nature and deep-seated commitment to growth. Ryan views his role at KOTM as a unique opportunity to guide the organization into its next 40 years, shaping a resilient and forward-thinking future. His diverse skill set enables KOTM to not only meet current challenges with agility but also to strategically position itself for sustainable development and lasting impact. Under Ryan’s committed leadership, KOTM continues to inspire hope and innovation, reinforcing its status as a beacon of support and transformation for families everywhere.

Rachelle Rutherford, CEO

Rutherford is the strategic visionary and Chief Executive Officer of Kids on the Move (KOTM). A multifaceted and sophisticated businesswoman, she has led the trailblazing multimillion-dollar non-profit in its commitment to providing essential and comprehensive support, education, and therapies for children with delays and disabilities.  Rutherford has now spent 20 years in executive leadership roles within the telecommunications, genealogy, real estate, health care services, and education industries. Her notable contributions lie in her perseverance to find impossible and impactful solutions. Rutherford is skilled at reverse-engineering goals by mapping out exactly what is required for a successful outcome.

To help raise $150M to expand KOTM’s support services and establish a state-of-the-art center, Rutherford has partnered with Forbes Books to author and publish Chasing The Impossible, a captivating exposé delving into Kids on the Move’s transformative work. With it, she uncovers the compelling stories of resilience and hope from children, families, doctors, and community members who tenaciously pushed forward when faced with impossible odds or challenges.

Her profound understanding of what it takes to overcome the impossible stems from her own journey as a survivor of abuse and trauma, which has shaped her philanthropic missions, her intuitive nature, and her steadfast leadership. As a CEO, mom, speaker, and philanthropist, Rutherford believes discipline is one of the highest forms of self-love, consistently putting in the necessary work every single day to provide impactful solutions for others, promote a balanced and holistic lifestyle, and create opportunities for continuous growth and empowerment around the world.