Fearfully & Wonderfully Made

A Learning Community for Parents & Caregivers of Children with Special Needs

Monthly speakers, shared resources, and a welcoming community for parents and caregivers of children with special needs in Overland Park.

Joining families from 22+ parishes and faith communities across the KC metro

Next Meeting

Planning for Your Child's Future: Understanding 529 ABLE Accounts

May 17, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Ascension Matthew/Mark Room, 9510 W 127th St, Overland Park, KS 66213

Tom Treacy, Deputy Assistant State Treasurer and Executive Director of the Treasurer's Advisory Committee

Kansas 529 ABLE accounts are a powerful tax-advantaged savings tool designed specifically for individuals with disabilities. ABLE accounts allow families to save and invest without jeopardizing eligibility for critical benefits like SSI and Medicaid. Tom brings deep expertise in Kansas savings programs, having previously served as Director of the Quest529 Education Savings Program and worked on investor education efforts at the Kansas Insurance Department. He'll walk us through how ABLE accounts work, who qualifies, and how families can get started.

* Childcare provided in the nursery

EMBRACE the Movies

Wednesday, May 21 · Boulevard Drive-In Theatre

EMBRACE supports inclusion for children with special needs in Catholic schools across the Kansas City area. Their annual drive-in movie night features “Back to the Future” under the stars — and every ticket helps fund the classroom aides and resources that make inclusive education possible.

Our FWM families are heading there together! Join the caravan from the Ascension parking lot at 6:10 PM.

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

— Psalm 139:13–14