About Us
History
2002: In a regional/state meeting of tiny-k (also known as early intervention) Network Coordinators, the idea for a new organization was generated. From that time, leaders from the tiny-k Networks worked to establish a non-governmental organization through which the tiny-k Networks could combine their search for adequate and stable resource levels for local programs.
2003: A group of tiny-k program coordinators determined that in the face of limited state and federal resources, 
a state-wide funding mechanism should be established in order to maintain services for infants and toddlers of Kansas. Without a state-wide comprehensive plan and assertive measures to secure additional funding, the tiny-k programs would not be able to sustain even an minimum level of services. This would result in some Kansas children being denied an opportunity to overcome disabilities and lead an independent life. With the support of a ($10,000) grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, the group of 37 program coordinators formed the tiny-k Foundation, a Kansas not-for-profit corporation. The initial tasks included development of a strategic plan, identification of (new) funding opportunities, and the acquisition of funding to support the tiny-k network agencies throughout Kansas.
2004: The tiny-k Foundation was approved as a 501 c (3) with Public Charity Status.
2007: The tiny-k Foundation is administering three grant programs:
- March of Dimes (MOD) community grant,
- “Tomorrow’s Baby Fair! Getting ‘Really’ Ready Today”
- Sunflower Foundation, capacity building grant “Big Steps for Little People”
- AmeriCorp*VISTA, fund raising development within local tiny-k (early intervention) networks ‘tiny-k Foundation 2007”