About the Organization
Founded in January 2003, Building Blocks has given assistance to more than 800 individual children who, once in our system, are fondly referred to as BB4K kids. Some of our BB4K kids have needed help with multiple needs and may apply for assistance once per calendar year. As of January 2021, BB4K has provided more than $1.6 million in scholarships.
OUR VISION
Building Blocks for Kids envisions a community where the needs of children with physical, emotional and developmental challenges are being met.
OUR MISSION
Building Blocks for Kids envisions a community where the needs of all children, regardless of their challenges, are being met. Our mission is to provide support, resources, scholarships, and hope to families who have children with physical, emotional, and/or developmental challenges.
OUR CORE VALUES
- Compassion - Showing people they are loved and cared for by their community.
- Commitment – Showing donors and our families that we are striving to help as many families as possible.
- Hope – Providing an ongoing hope for families who struggle to meet the needs of their child(ren) with special needs.
- Family – Easing the burden on families who must go above and beyond to provide for a child with special needs.
- Community – Creating a community for families who have children with special needs and who live within a 120-mile radius of the Greater Cincinnati area.
BB4K is improving the quality of life of children through the following programs:
Therapy for Kids ~ Allows for children to receive needed therapy.
- Occupational Therapy (OT)
- Physical Therapy (PT)
- Speech Therapy
- Aqua Therapy
- Specialized Intensive Therapy
Building for Kids ~ Modifications to a child's home environment.
- Wheelchair ramps
- Expanded doorways
- Bathroom modifications
- Bedroom modifications
Hearing & Communication for Kids ~ Programs and devices that help a child interact with the world.
- Hearing aids
- FM hearing systems
- Communication devices
- TTY machines
Medical Equipment for Kids ~ Equipment/supplies needed to sustain or improve the quality of life for a child.
- Wheelchairs
- Walkers
- Prosthetics
- Special beds
- Medical machines (Pulse oximeter, nebulizer, Tenz unit, etc.)
- Medical supplies (medication, special formula, etc.)
Mobility for Kids ~ Transportation assistance required for a child's medical needs to be met.
- Van lifts
- Wheelchair tie downs
- Vehicles
Caring for Kids ~ Needs that improve the quality of life for children.
- Nursing care
- Adaptive stroller
- Adaptive clothing
- Displacement expenses
- Service/seizure/therapy dog
* This list provides examples and is not inclusive.
Meet Our Kids
Our History
Since 2003, Building Blocks for Kids (BB4K) has helped over 450 children with special needs create happier, healthier, and more independent lives. With community fundraising and events, we bridge the gap between needs and resources to improve quality of life for children and support families when they don’t know where to turn. Our grants go to any need regardless of diagnosis, including therapy, home modifications, medical devices, and more. We work to give all of our families the chance to build better and brighter futures—one block at a time.