2022 is a big election year! The Secretary of State’s office encourages every eligible Minnesotan to get registered and go vote!
For Voter registration applications, absentee ballot applications, and other State of MN voting information, click on the following link, or call Empowering Kids for more information!
Join parent and advocate, Kate Swenson, as she reflects back on her family’s journey through an autism diagnosis, early intervention and transition to school services, and the emotional toll these processes can take on a family. In this presentation, she will discuss the transformation she made as not only a parent, but as a person, and the support that parents need from professionals, family members, and those within their community to help their family adjust to this new chapter of life.
200 5th St. SE, Perham
Come early to tour our Empowering Kids facility.
The Secret World of Autism
Book Signing & Light Refreshments
Preregistration is requested. Click here to register.
Free will donation
With her popular blog, Finding Cooper’s Voice, bestselling author Kate Swenson has provided hope and comfort for hundreds of thousands of parents of children with autism.
When Kate Swenson’s son, Cooper, was diagnosed with severe, nonverbal autism, her world stopped. She had always dreamed of having the perfect family life. She hadn’t signed up for life as a mother raising a child with a disability.
At first, Kate experienced the grief of broken dreams. Then she felt the frustration and exhaustion of having to fight for your child in a world that is stacked against them. But through hard work, resilience, and personal growth, she would come to learn that Cooper wasn’t the one who needed to change. She was. And it was this transformation that led Kate to acceptance–and ultimately, joy.
In her USA Today bestselling book, Forever boy, Kate shares her inspiring journey with honesty and compassion, offering solace and hope to others on this path and illuminating the strength and perseverance of mothers.
Esports is much more than sitting down and playing video games. It’s a social activity that brings students together with common interests and creates a tight-knit, inclusive community. We’re excited to partner with Perham Schools once again to bring an esports league to our students!
Students must be 13 years of age by November 28th to participate.
Esports brings together students from different backgrounds where they can all share their love for games.
Students can gain leadership, communication, and problem solving skills that prepares them for higher ed.
Students that participate in esports programs have 10% higher attendance and +1.7 higher GPA. (www.nsba.org)
Esports improves analytical skills, tech literacy, and understanding of mathematical principles to improve changes of winning.
More than 170 universities have collegiate esports programs that offer more than $16 million in scholarships. (www.npr.org)
We will have an Esports Informational meeting on November 1st, 2022 at 6pm at the Perham High School Studio. All parents, caregivers, and students should attend if you are interested in joining Esports.
We are searching for an individual who loves children, is passionate about individuals with autism and social challenges, and is dedicated to supporting the mission of Empowering Kids!
Please click on the following link to view the job description.
Join us for our 2nd Annual Puzzlepalooza!
It’s the ultimate puzzle competition where teams of fierce competitors race against the clock to see who can complete a puzzle the fastest! Proceeds from this FUNdraiser benefit Empowering Kids.
Grumpy is good. Join in on the fun of Disgruntled Brewing’s sixth annual beer run! What’s more fun than running, walking, or crawling an almost 5K fun run with a beer at every mile? Running, walking, or crawling with a beer at every mile for a good cause! Proceeds this year will help Empowering Kids of Perham.
* Registration/check-in starts at 3:00 PM; the beer run starts at 4:00 PM
* All ages are welcome to participate. Must be 21+ to be served beer; registration includes T-Shirt -guaranteed in your size when you register by August 30.
* Beer refreshments served at miles 1, 2, and 3!
* Entertainment to follow the run!
* Bring your friends and family to join the fun, with food and games after the event!
Boys and Girls Club and Empowering Kids are dedicated to providing the best possible support and programming for hundreds of children in Perham and surrounding communities. Our unique partnership provides wrap-around services that very few rural communities can access to meet individuals and families’ needs across the lifespan.
Both of our organizations have grown exponentially over the past few years, and the newly renovated space will give us more room to provide high-quality programming to children and adults in the Perham and surrounding communities. This space is designed specifically for each organization’s needs, including dedicated space for art, technology, cooking, gaming, social skills, a sensory gym, large motor gym, kitchen, and mental health services.
We have reached 92% of our fundraising goal, and we’re asking for our community to help us get the rest of the way there. Help us get to the finish line by making your donation today!
You are formally invited to join in on our 4th annual golf tournament! We are excited to get back out on the course to visit with all of our generous donors. For the non-golfers, we’ve added a bean bag tournament this year!
Check out the materials and get your team registered below.
We are searching for an individual who loves children, is passionate about individuals with autism and social challenges, and is dedicated to supporting the mission of Empowering Kids!
Empowering Kids has an opportunity for a full-time Mental Health Professional. This position will provide direct EIDBI services (Early Intensive Developmental and Behavioral Intervention) and outpatient mental health services to children and adults with autism or other related conditions, and their families.
The duties may include but are not limited to:
Qualifications
Empowering Kids Workplace Culture: