Infant Toddler Services of Douglas County

09/11/2026

Let's have fun this weekend, Lawrence families!! We'll see you Sunday.

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Are you involved in a Child in Need of Care case in Douglas County? Let us help walk you through the process. Join us for our first offering of CINC 101.

09/11/2026

Come at 11 to watch the Great Inflatable Race!

09/11/2026

Families are invited to join us for an informative session with Dr. Laurie Curtis, KSDE Literacy Specialist, to learn more about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) & practical ways to support children as they build strong language, communication, & comprehension skills.

09/11/2026

Expecting parents and families with young children will be able to pick up baby essentials, meet with local service providers and enter raffles during a free Community Baby Shower in Lawrence.

09/04/2026

We hope to see you there!!

08/27/2026

As we head into a new school year, we’re excited to introduce Play Pals—a new name for what we have previously called our playgroups!

You may be wondering: What’s the difference between Play Pals and Group Connections? While both are wonderful opportunities to spend time together as a PAT community, they each have a slightly different purpose.

PLAY PALS — Come Play & Connect!
Play Pals are relaxed opportunities for children, ages 0-5, and their parents or caregivers to play, explore, and connect together. Families will have opportunities for intentional play with their children through hands-on activities, while also getting to know and connect with other PAT families. Think of Play Pals as a chance to slow down, play and learn together, and enjoy time with your child and your PAT community.

GROUP CONNECTIONS — Come Learn, Explore & Experience!

Group Connections are intentional, planned experiences designed around a specific purpose, topic, activity, or community experience. Throughout the year, these may look very different! We might have a special guest or presenter, a music or movement experience, a field trip, a family activity, a community event, or an opportunity to learn something new together. Think of Group Connections as a chance to learn, experience, explore, and connect as a family and community.

Both Play Pals and Group Connections are opportunities to build relationships, support your child’s development, and connect with other families. We hope you’ll find opportunities to join us for both!

A Note About Play & Participation:
While both Play Pals and Group Connections include opportunities for children to play, neither is intended to be a free-play or drop-in play time. Each gathering is intentionally planned to give parents and caregivers opportunities to participate alongside their children, build connections, and support their child’s learning and development. At Play Pals, the focus is on intentional play and connection between children and their grown-ups. At Group Connections, the focus is on participating in a planned experience together. Your participation is an important part of what makes these gatherings meaningful!

​Please see the Play Pals Flyer listing the dates and times for Fall 2026.​ We are still finalizing our Group Connections Calendar, we can't wait to share it with you once it's complete!

​Here's to play​ing, learn​ing, explor​ing, and grow​ing together this year!

08/26/2026

Hi everyone! I needed to take a break from social media for the last month, but storytimes resume NEXT WEEK, so I knew it was time to hop back on here. Hopefully the algorithm will make this post show up for you! If it does, can you give us a like and share? I would love for the 20th year of Sunflower Music Therapy to start off full of fun, friendship, community, and of course music!

08/26/2026

Got questions or concerns about your child's car seat? You're not alone! Visit an upcoming Child Safety Seat Check Event to have your questions answered.
➡ Correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent.
🛑More than half of car seats are not used or installed correctly.

✔ September 12, 2026 at Cable Dahmer Kia of Lawrence from 10am to Noon.
✔ September 15, 2026 at LMH Health from 6 to 8pm
✔ September 19, 2026 at Clinton State Park from 10am to 2pm