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Take a deep breath so you can come back even stronger.
Caring for a child with special needs can be deeply rewarding, but it also requires an extraordinary amount of time, energy, and dedication. At Kids On The Move, we understand that caregivers need moments to recharge, and that’s why we offer Respite Care—a lifeline for families who could use a break, even if just for a few hours.
Respite Care provides temporary care for children with special needs, giving their usual caregivers a much-needed pause to rest, recharge, and reset. Whether it’s for a few hours on the weekend or a scheduled appointment during the week, our team of dedicated caregivers steps in to provide compassionate, expert care while parents take a break.
Our respite care program offers families the chance to relieve stress, restore balance, and come back feeling renewed—ready to provide the best care for their child. Parents often juggle multiple responsibilities, and having time away can be crucial for their well-being. With our respite care, caregivers can take a well-deserved break to run errands, attend appointments, or simply enjoy some personal time to recharge. This program allows them to focus on self-care, pursue hobbies, or spend quality time with other family members, knowing their child is in a safe, nurturing environment. By utilizing respite care, parents can prevent burnout, maintain their mental health, and ultimately enhance the overall quality of care they provide to their children.
Weekend Care
Weekday Care (By Appointment)
Peace of Mind
Stress Relief
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At Kids On The Move, our Respite Program depends on the generosity of volunteers. With your help, we can expand our respite hours and provide more families with the support they need.
As a volunteer, you’ll get to make a difference in the lives of children with special needs and their families by:
By donating to the Respite Care Program at Kids On The Move, you can help us expand our services, reach more families, and provide even greater support to caregivers of children with special needs. Every dollar makes an impact, allowing us to:
You can make a difference today! Whether it’s a one-time gift or a monthly donation, your generosity helps support local families in our community.
Respite care offers temporary relief to primary caregivers, providing short-term, professional care for children with special needs.
Our caregivers are trained and screened volunteers overseen by both a nurse and a KOTM staff member experienced in handling the specific needs of children with disabilities and delays.
Our evening program is free to families and funded through generous donations.
Because we have a waiting list, we currently offer one night per month to each family. There is an on-call list for families waiting for services.
For toileting needs, we have children of all ages who are completely dependent and need diaper changes. We also have children who are completely independent. When a child requires a diaper change or needs to use the restroom independently, two people are always present—a member of our staff and a volunteer. Children are allowed their privacy based on their ability to use the restroom.
Our program is limited to children with behavioral or physical disabilities.
475 West 260 North
Orem, UT 84057
Phone: 801.221.9930 ext 0
Fax: 385.225.9335
Email: kids@kotm.org
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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 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.
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.