For us, the journey into parenthood began with steadfast commitment to providing Kai with a beautiful, adventurous life. Our choice to have a child was very planned and intentional. We were confident in our parental abilities. When Kai missed physical milestones, we were scared, perplexed and unsure what the next steps looked like. Learning your…
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With a carefree smile and the purest heart, Tempa is a social butterfly who loves being around people. At two years old, she’s already made her mark on the world and inspired countless lives with her resilience. Shortly after she was born, Tempa was diagnosed with Non Ketotic Hyperglycinemia (NKH), a rare genetic condition that…
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Grayson is an animated, happy toddler who loves being around people – especially his big brother, Jameson. At birth, Grayson struggled with low blood sugar and temperature regulation. He had an apneic episode and was on CPAP to help his breathing, along with a feeding tube after low energy levels left him unmotivated to eat.…
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With infectious energy, a beaming smile and two blonde pigtails as spunky as her personality, Monet is a force to be reckoned with. Before she was even born, Monet was diagnosed with Trisomy 21, a common form of Down Syndrome, along with Transverse AV Canal, a heart condition that would require the tiny tot to…
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She may be small, but she is mighty! Born at just 24 weeks and weighing in at 1lb 3oz, Emma was born a micro-preemie, facing oral and motor challenges and uncertainty over what her journey to childhood might look like. During her four-month stay at the NICU, she earned the nickname “Princess Emma” – a…
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Daniel is an inquisitive, sweet-natured four-year-old with a big heart. If you met him today, he’d probably chat your ear off about his love for cars and motorcycles, ask you curious questions about the world around us, or sing you his favorite song. You’d never guess that he overcame severe expressive speech delays at a…
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“When Ethan started at Joya, Steven and I felt uncertainty and fear about what this might mean. These feelings were quickly put at ease by the reassurance and kindness of the staff at Joya. It is because of Ethan’s dedicated therapists that we have witnessed remarkable growth and progress in his development. Ethan has overcome…
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That smile. That spunk. To look at little Lola today, you’d never know how much she’s overcome in her short life. Lola’s parents, Amanda and Derek, learned that she had a had a congenital heart defect, known as transposition of the great arteries, when Amanda was 24 weeks pregnant. Lola would need open heart surgery shortly…
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Joya’s Spring Newsletter and Annual Report has hit mailboxes. If you don’t subscribe, don’t worry, you can still catch up on all the wonderful things happening at Joya by clicking here to view the electronic version. Meet some of the amazing kiddos Joya is currently helping to thrive, and see what our alumni and volunteers…
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