Walter Lawson Children's Home

08/06/2026

Every day is built around trust, encouragement, and individualized care.

08/06/2026

We are blessed by so many generous people, companies and hands working together to make huge improvements to our outdoor storage! Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts!

A sincere thank you to all of our volunteers and generous donors who partnered with the Rockford Home Builders Association to remodel the storage building at Walter Lawsons Childrens Home. Your time, hard work, and generosity made this project possible and will have a lasting impact. Supporting our community is at the heart of our mission, and we’re proud to work together to make a difference.

Metro Insulation
GreenState Credit Union
Contry Homes Group,LLC
New Leaf Remodeling LLC
Cream City Concrete
Oehlberg Construction
JM Construction
Fortress Garage Doors
Midwest Gutters
Window World of Rockford

08/03/2026

Proof that learning doesn't have to happen behind a desk. Sometimes it happens one colorful row at a time.

08/01/2026

Every resident experiences the world differently. That's why personalized sensory experiences are an important part of life at Walter Lawson Children's Home.

07/28/2026

That moment when your favorite song comes on and you simply cannot contain your excitement.

07/23/2026

Building trust through play, patience, and shared smiles.

07/19/2026

Nothing says summer quite like sunshine, dirt under your fingernails, and a garden full of promise.

07/18/2026

Walter Lawson Children's Home provides sensory-rich environments designed to promote comfort, engagement, and individualized therapeutic experiences.

07/15/2026

Vickie Masbruch has been a valued member of our Human Rights Committee since 2016. A retired nurse, Vickie enjoys sharing her talents with others and making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
Over the winter months, she created personalized quilts for several residents, featuring their favorite sports teams, hobbies, or interests. Each quilt was uniquely customized with the resident’s name, making it a special and thoughtful keepsake.

“Families are like quilts, lives pieced together, stitched with smiles and tears, colored with memories and bound with love.”

07/13/2026

Walter Lawson School launched summer camp days in star-spangled style with a festive 4th of July celebration! Campers enjoyed a fun-filled day of games, crafts, and photo opportunities, all while showing off their patriotic spirit.
From red, white, and blue smiles to plenty of summertime excitement, everyone joined together to wish America a very happy 250th birthday!