At Joya, we know we can change entire lives with the impact we can make in the first three years. Now, we’re ready to seize another life-changing opportunity. With a brand-new home designed to double our capacity and unleash the full potential of our mission, we will transform what is possible for children and families in Spokane County for years to come.
We know more families need us in their corner. Since 2014, the number of children in Spokane County who qualify for our services has increased by 73%.
Joya purchased property in Spokane’s vibrant University District in 2017 and began the process of creating a new, permanent home, built just for us. For the past 60 years, through the ingenuity, passion and commitment of our staff and leadership, we have delivered the highest quality care everywhere from a church basement to our current facility – originally designed as an elementary school. But each of these spaces has come with its own set of limitations and none have been designed with our important work in mind. See how that’s about to change.
Serve double the number of children and their families.
Increase the quality of our care by upgrading and expanding outdated facilities and equipment, supporting new treatment methods and technologies, and increasing our ability to support parents and caregivers inside and outside of the home.
Expand professional education with specialized training for doctors, social workers, therapists, teachers and others integral to our work.
Become a national leader in the field of early intervention by implementing a cutting-edge research and evaluation program in collaboration with local universities.
A team effort by Spokane Kiwanis Clubs has resulted in a $115,000 capital gift for Joya’s new playground equipment! Joya was thrilled to welcome Kiwanis members from various Spokane County clubs to celebrate on the new playground on Friday, Sept. 16. What started over a year ago as one club looking to donate a piece…
For more than 60 years, Joya Child & Family Development has provided personalized, compassionate care to children ages 0-3 with physical and developmental disabilities. In that time, we have transformed the lives of thousands of children and families, allowing them to grow and thrive. Now we are following suit. After nearly 40 years operating out…
Joya recently reached a major milestone in the construction of our new home when we held a “Topping Off” Ceremony at our new property. Topping off (or out) is a builders’ rite traditionally held when the last beam (or its equivalent) is placed atop the structure during construction. We were honored to join our building partners,…
Joya Child & Family Development recently received a $500,000 matching grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust of Vancouver, Washington, for a New Home for Joya. The grant will help fund the building costs for Joya’s new children’s center, currently under construction in Spokane’s University District. “We are so humbled by the support of the…
Joya Child & Family Development held a groundbreaking ceremony on March 31 for our brand-new home in Spokane’s University District. The facility will allow Joya to double annual enrollment, improve the quality of care, increase support for parents and caregivers, and expand professional education and research in the field of early intervention. The new construction…
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From staffing our annual Penny Drive to assisting with yard work on our campus, there are many ways you can help Joya fulfill its mission. Please call or email for more information on specific volunteer opportunities throughout the year.