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A Message From Ridge DePriest

Hi everyone! We are so excited to share that Ridge will be attending the Little Light House this year! We are incredibly excited for this new chapter and all of the opportunities ahead of him. Ridge was born with a rare genetic condition that causes significant physical and developmental challenges. There are so many things he is not able to do independently, and his developmental path looks very different from that of other little boys his age. What we love about Little Light House is that they will meet Ridge exactly where he is and help create goals specifically for him. Together, we will work toward developmental victories that are meaningful and realistic for Ridge! Whether that is improving his head control, strengthening his swallow, or finding new ways for him to communicate and participate. Little Light House will provide Ridge with special education and therapies including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, all completely free of charge to our family. Which is a huge blessing and we are so thankful for the opportunity to give him access to these services in a place where he is seen for who he is, rather than defined by his challenges! We are raising money through the Mini-Laps campaign to help make these services possible for Ridge and for so many other children and their families. The fact that families can receive this education and therapy at no cost is only possible because of the incredible generosity of people who choose to support Little Light House. We are so excited to see where this journey takes Ridge and to celebrate every developmental victory along the way. Thank you for supporting Ridge, believing in him, and helping make opportunities like this possible for him and so many other children. ❤️ “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:14

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Little Light House is a Christian Developmental Center for Children with Special Needs from birth to 6 years old. Little Light House is internationally recognized as providing some of the most individualized special education and therapeutic early intervention services in the world. A trans-disciplinary team approach maximizes a comprehensive knowledge from professionals who work collaboratively to design prescriptive programs for each child and assist every child in reaching their maximum potential. Through a variety of programs and schedules, these services are carried out by highly credentialed teachers, therapists, and specialists who represent decades of pediatric experience. Early Intervention classes are provided as a part-time program where caregivers attend and learn along with their child for two-hour classes once a week. 

Little Light House is tuition-free for families and does not receive United Way funding. Support comes from individuals, organizations, corporations, and foundations. In addition, LLH hosts four annual fundraisers each year bringing in about 40% of the $4.2 million dollar operating cost that allows our staff of over 90 members to provide services to over 300 children and families, support nearly a thousand volunteers, and train over 1,000 college and career students each year.

Little Light House believes that all children are a gift from God with the potential to achieve specific milestones to advance their quality of life. We strive for excellence by utilizing a Bible-based curriculum in a fun and loving atmosphere. We believe in an individualized, trans-disciplinary and God-centered approach to education-an approach that joins parents, professionals, and the Holy Spirit as partners in order to nurture the spirit, mind, and body of the children and their families. Our commitment incorporates being called to work/volunteer with children with special needs. Little Light House encourages a positive outlook on the future, based on trust in a loving heavenly Father.