At Kids on the Move, children in our community take meaningful steps forward every day: learning to communicate, regulate emotions, build relationships, and grow in confidence.
But progress like this depends on consistency. And for some local families, the cost of on-going therapy and services can become a barrier when additional services are neededor life circumstances shift. When that happens, progress shouldn't have to stop.
Keep Them Moving: Community Autism Scholarships provides financial assistance to help bridge the gap for families already receiving services at Kids on the Move - so the progress their child has worked so hard to achieve isn't lost during a difficult season. This isn't about funding a program. It's about standing behind children and families who live right here.
Keep Them Moving: Utah Autism Scholarships provides financial assistance to enrolled Utah County families facing hardships, bridging gaps in medical costs for ongoing ABA services so children with autism maintain progress in communication, regulation, relationships, and confidence. Aid is for families already receiving services at Kids on the Move.
When you give, you're not just contributing to a fund, you're helping a child stay on track with their plan, supporting a family through a vulnerable moment, and strengthening the community we all share. Scholarship assistance is available to enrolled families experiencing a financial hardship that may otherwise interrupt their child's care. Families access support through our stand-ard onboarding and care process.
Progress often happens in small, powerful moments-a first word, eye contact, a calm transition. Every contribution helps protect a child's momentum at a critical moment, and helps offset a portion of the costs associated with an individual service. For a child building new skills, maintaining that rhythm can change the en-tire week.
Autistic children thrive on routine. When therapy or services are interrupted, progress can stall. An estimated gift at this level helps provide financial relief toward a day of ongoing services — helping a family stay the course when finances tighten unexpectedly. Consistency is where skills take hold and confidence grows.
A full week of therapy can mean new communication, stronger regulation, and meaningful breakthroughs. An estimated gift at this level helps bridge a financial gap so a child can continue receiving therapy without interruption — supporting growth at home, at school, and in the community.
Some children need extended support to maintain progress when funding gaps arise. An estimated gift at this level creates a Named Family Scholarship that:
Every contribution directly support local scholarships and help local Utah children receive on-going support. Gifts are tax-deductible. If you are interested in matching donations, please contact us.
Early Intervention is all about giving your child the best possible start. If you notice significant delays in areas like walking, talking, or interacting with others, these services can make a real difference in their long-term development.
Contact us today for a free, no-obligation developmental assessment. Our team will help determine if your child is eligible and guide you through the next steps.
Each child’s journey is unique, but we typically recommend staying in the program for at least a year to see the full benefits. Early and consistent intervention often leads to the best outcomes.
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, the Chief Operating Officer of KOTM, brings extensive experience and a passionate commitment to nurturing innovation and growth. With over two decades spent as a thought leader and innovator across leadership roles in the medical, software start-ups, technical consulting, and information technology sectors, he has steered successful technology companies to new heights.
Ryan’s expertise is unparalleled. His dedication to mentoring entrepreneurs and CEOs in transforming ideas into reality speaks to his compassionate nature and deep-seated commitment to growth. Serving on several software and technical company boards, Ryan consistently helps these companies reach new heights.
At KOTM, Ryan is uniquely positioned to guide the organization into its next 40 years. His diverse skill set enables KOTM to not only meet current challenges with agility but also to strategically position itself for future growth under his committed leadership. Ryan continues to inspire hope and innovation, reinforcing KOTM’s status as a beacon of support and transformation for families everywhere.
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.
