Positively Kids

Positively Kids is a Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to serving medically fragile and medically dependent children and their families in Nevada. Founded in 1999, Positively Kids holds the distinction of being the first and only nonprofit in Las Vegas whose sole mission focuses on this vulnerable population, addressing a... critical gap in both state and private resources available to medically complex youth. The organization was recognized as "Non-Profit of the Year" by In Business magazine in 2007, reflecting its significant impact and operational excellence within the community. Led by a founder and executive leadership team with deep healthcare expertise, Positively Kids benefits from decades of combined experience in health care management, respiratory therapy, hospice care, home health services, and physician practice administration. The organization's leadership has successfully directed financial operations, marketing initiatives, and board capacity-building activities across multiple healthcare settings, bringing sophisticated healthcare management practices to the nonprofit sector. With a track record of identifying unmet needs and building sustainable solutionsincluding the development of specialized inpatient facilities and comprehensive care programsPositively Kids leverages clinical knowledge and operational rigor to maximize its impact on medically fragile children. The organization serves families throughout Nevada who face extraordinary medical, financial, and emotional challenges, providing essential support services that enable children with complex medical conditions to access care and maintain quality of life. By combining mission-driven leadership with professional healthcare management experience, Positively Kids has established itself as a trusted resource for one of the most underserved populations in the region, demonstrating both the capacity and commitment to address critical gaps in pediatric medical support services.Read More