Welcome to KIND Families!
KIND = Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences such as autism & ADHD
Our mission is to encourage families and to equip faith communities to promote understanding, inclusion and belonging.
Do you know a Kind Kid? KIND kids display symptoms consistent with autism, ADHD, anxiety, sensory disorders, or any other conditions that are physically undetectable to society, but impact the child's daily life at home, in school, and in the community.
VISION
- KIND kids believe they are fearfully and wonderfully made, and are accepted as essential members of communities
- Parents are encouraged and supported
- Families have a closer connection to God and each other
WHAT WE DO
Through writing, speaking, and podcasting, founder Kari A. Baker uses personal stories, scriptural truth and a dose of humor and humility to provide peace, connection, and inspiration.
PARTNER WITH KIND FAMILIES
MAKE THE WORLD A KIND-ER PLACE
Are you a school, church, or other organization looking to better understand, support, and love KIND families? I offer customized presentations, webinars, and other parenting resources focused on neurodiversity support. Contact me to discuss how we can spread the KIND word together!
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about kari
Kari A. Baker is a Christian author, speaker, and podcaster. After 30 years in the financial services industry, she founded KIND Families to provide Christ-centered encouragement for those who love Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences (KIND). She was inspired by her own experiences raising her son Brady, who was diagnosed with autism at age three.
After years of struggling to accept a parenting path she never anticipated, Kari finally found faith, purpose, and intention in God’s design. Her outreach seeks to increase understanding, instill hope, grow faith, and build community.
Her first print book, Finding KIND: Discovering Hope and Purpose while Loving Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences is receiving wide acclaim, and features a foreword written by Brady. She is also the host of The KIND Families Podcast and is a frequent speaker and contributor to various publications and media outlets.
Contact Kari through this website about speaking opportunities for your organization.
order finding kind!
Discovering Hope and Purpose while Loving Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences