Joya Child & Family Development provides more than care for children. We help build families that become advocates for their children for the rest of their lives. These families aren’t just moms and dads. They’re brothers and sisters, friends and neighbors, grandparents and aunts and uncles. They’re groups that support children and build paths for them to follow as they grow and thrive.
Jackson’s Story (as told by his parents, Kaitlyn & John) Like most expectant parents, we spent nine months believing we’d have a completely healthy baby boy. We knew our life was about to change, but no one could have prepared us for what was to come. Jackson arrived on June 3rd, 2023. We immediately knew…
At two years old, Braylen might be the youngest of six kids, but he has no trouble holding his own. The mischief maker of the family, Braylen loves goofing around to make his siblings laugh and keep his parents on their toes. He’s full of personality, yet a year ago, Braylen was struggling to talk…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Joya started in 1960 as the Spokane Guilds’ School & Neuromuscular Center when the Guilds, a group of caring women, started providing respite care for families of children with developmental disabilities. Since then, our organization has grown from volunteer-led to a Neurodevelopmental Center of Excellence staffed by certified teachers, therapists, pediatric nurses, a pediatrician, and social workers. Each year, we serve nearly 300 children in Spokane County, providing comprehensive expertise and resources that help kids and families thrive.
For nearly 60 years, our purpose has been simple: to nurture the full potential of families and their children. We have focused on care with the most impact, creating a distinctive model worth replicating across the country. To keep our promise to help more children and families dealing with delays and disabilities today and in the future, we need community support from individuals, companies, and institutions.
The dedication of our staff is not enough. Joya Child & Family Development cannot offer this exceptional care without the community behind us. Every year, philanthropy supports 40% of our expenses, far higher than most social service nonprofits in Spokane.
Learn more about how many children and families we serve annually as well as the many people who support our mission.
There are many ways you can make a meaningful gift to Joya. Our donors, both large and small, help support the increasing number of families and children who need access to our life-changing program.
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.