How We Empower Variety Kids
We provide access to critical programs and services to children and teens with disabilities, ages birth to their 21st birthday, living in the 15 Missouri and 15 Illinois counties surrounding St. Louis.
VARIETY Programs
2023 Record Impact
St. Louis-area children and teens with disabilities grow and change each day, and so do their needs. Variety’s critical services and innovative programs evolve and expand along with Variety Kids so they can continue to redefine their abilities and reimagine their possibilities. Learn more about Variety’s record-setting year.
Through Variety programs, 95% of Variety Kids gain the skills they need to experience their world as fully as possible.
83% of families report seeing their Variety Kid gain or maintain independence at home, school, or in the community.
92% of families report that their child demonstrates belief in themselves, their abilities, and their possibilities.
Variety Kids participated in 14,538 hours of engaging recreational activities like Adventure Camp.
Variety Kids used their medical equipment for 2,218,100 hours, an all-time record.
Variety Kids accessed a record 3,942 hours of therapy services, a growth of 9%.
Success Stories
Discover stories of resilience and triumph that define Variety’s mission and vision.