Our desire is for kids of all abilities to feel welcomed and seen as deeply valued individuals created in the image of God. It’s important to us that every kid experiences the fullness of God’s love and is embraced in community.
Discover Faith without Limits
Our disability ministry serves kids with visible and invisible disabilities, such as:
- Neurodiversity
- History of Trauma
- Mental Health or Behavioral Support Needs
- Physical or Mobility Needs
If you’re unsure whether this ministry is the right fit, we’d love to connect and talk through your specific needs. Send us an email!
hcckids@heartlandcommunity.org
What to Expect
We know new environments can feel overwhelming.
Here’s what you can expect on a typical Sunday:
Parking
Designated parking spaces allow for close access to the building.
Check-in
Our team will greet you and help ensure your child or family member is supported from the moment you arrive.
Support Options
Depending on individual needs, support may include classroom accommodations, one-on-one buddies, or access to quieter or sensory-friendly spaces.
Trained Volunteers
Our background checked volunteers receive training and are committed to creating a safe, welcoming environment.
Flexibility
Every person has different needs. We adapt and partner with families to help each individual child thrive.
Let’s Connect Before You Visit
We’d love to learn more about you and how we can best support your family.
A private facilities tour can also be arranged prior to your first visit to offer transitional support for your child.
One-on-One Buddy Program
“Kids do well when they can.” – Dr. Ross Greene
At times, kids can benefit from individual support from a trusted adult or student volunteer. We call these volunteers “buddies”. A buddy is a trained volunteer, who provides one-on-one support to a child or student who may need extra help to engage in a group setting. Their goal is to support participation, encourage connection, and offer consistent presence.
If you feel your child may benefit from having a buddy, please complete this Buddy Introduction Form.
Get Involved: Become a Buddy
As a buddy, you are not expected to be an expert on a child’s diagnosis. Instead, you are expected to grow to become an expert on the child. This will happen naturally over time as you show care and build a relationship with the child. Being a buddy is an important way to not only impact a child’s life, but also an entire family unit.
If you are interested in learning more about what it means to become a buddy click here.
Sensory Room Coming Soon…
If you’d like to financially support the NEXT Campaign, which includes the addition of a sensory room, visit the Heartland NEXT page for more information.
