CHILDREN’S PLAYHOUSE PROGRAM – Louisville, KY
The children’s playhouse program in Louisville is an organization that helps create a disabled child’s dream playhouse. These aren’t just any regular playhouses though, these playhouses help the children with their mental, physical, and social development therapies! The playhouses help to bring joy into an often very difficult and aggravating life for these children.
Each house is customized to each different child. The family works closely with a design team to make a playhouse that is just what the child wants and is able to be used with their disabilities. This program is important because it allows these children to play just like a child without their disability, and helps them feel included with their peers.
Each time a playhouse is unveiled, you can see the joy in the child’s eyes when they see it for the first time. This nonprofit serves multiple purposes as well by giving students at YouthBuild Louisville hands on experience with designing and building. Having a playhouse helps ease the stress on the parents by seeing their children have fun. Fun is essential for a child, and this nonprofit provides that despite the challenges created by their disabilities.
This episode is sponsored by Kosair Charities, Building Industry Charitable Foundation, and BIA Louisville.